The Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship is still in danger of being eliminated. The U.S. Senate version of the Appropriations Bill also fails to provide funding for the scholarship program. Current Byrd Scholars, continue to contact your Congressional Representatives if you are interested in receiving money from the program in the future.
The Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program is the only federally funded merit based scholarship program for college undergraduates. The program’s purpose is to recognize exceptionally able high school seniors who show promise of continued excellence in postsecondary education. The federal government awards funds to state agencies that administer the state’s selection process. Byrd Scholars recieve a $1,500 yearly stipend, for a maximum of $6,000 over four years, to pay for college expenses.
