Waco’s University High School Named Top 40 Finalist in T-Mobile Contest
University High School in Waco is a top 40 finalist in T-Mobile's Friday Night 5G Lights contest, competing for a $1 million grand prize. The school has already secured $25,000 and is seeking community votes to advance in the competition.
Waco Temple Bryan, TX, October 16, 2026 —
University High School in Waco has been named one of the top 40 finalists in T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights contest. The school is competing for a $1 million grand prize and is asking the community to vote as it seeks to advance.
The school has already secured $25,000 in the competition, according to the information provided. The summary does not specify whether that amount is a prize, grant or another form of award, or what it may be used for.
Further details about the contest were not provided, including the voting deadline, how votes are cast, the number of finalists who will advance, or the criteria used to select them. The information also does not identify a school spokesperson or include a statement from the contest organizers.
For now, University High School’s status as a top 40 finalist and its effort to gather community votes are the confirmed details. The contest’s next steps and the outcome for the Waco school were not specified.
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