Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program
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Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program
Description and Eligibility
The federal Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship provides renewable scholarships to high school seniors with outstanding academic achievement who are nominated by high school principals.
The number of awards made each year is based on the federal funds allocated for the program. Students apply directly through their high school.
Award Amounts
Up to $1,500 per year.
Application and Contact Information
In Minnesota, the Department of Children, Families and Learning distributes applications to all Minnesota high schools, charter schools, GED programs and area Learning Centers in January. Recipients are selected by the end of the high school year.
Residents of other states are encouraged to contact the agency that coordinates this program in their home state.
