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The Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program

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Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program 2008 (PDF)
DEADLINE MARCH 3, 2008

The purpose of the federally funded Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program is to promote student excellence and achievement and to recognize exceptionally able students who show promise of continued excellence.

Scholarships may be used at any accredited postsecondary institution in the United States.

Federal regulations prohibit use of the Robert C. Byrd Scholarship at United States military academies. The number of awards is dependent upon Federal funding. It is expected that approximately 400 awards will be provided annually. Awards are for $1,500 per year for up to four years of undergraduate study. Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress at their institution for renewal of the award. Students are nominated by their high schools for this award. The Robert C. Byrd information bulletins and application forms are sent to all New York State registered high schools by November of each year.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Eligible applicants must:

  • be United States citizens, nationals, permanent residents, or selected refugees approved by the Attorney General of the United States; 

  • be legal residents of New York State for at least one year immediately preceding the effective date of the award; and 

  • be students in their senior year in high school, or 

  • be students earning a GED diploma by the end of February of the academic year prior to the effective date of the award, and 

  • have a minimum SAT score of 1875 at one sitting and a minimum unweighted GPA of 95.00 in selected academic courses, or a 3100 GED score and a SAT score of 1875 at one sitting.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants will be ranked within their county of legal residence based on a final ranking score composed of 75 percent for their GPA and 25 percent for their SAT test score.

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Last Updated December 12, 2006