2010-11
Compendium

ROBERT C. BYRD SCHOLARSHIP (BYRD)

    A competitive, academic merit scholarship for outstanding high school
    students in Texas.  

    Applicants must be:
     • Current high school graduating seniors or persons completing GED
       certification or persons completing a secondary school program in a 
       home school setting during the award year
     • Nominated as most academically eligible by their high school 
       counselor, GED center director or home school instructor
     • In the top 10% of their class
     • Texas residents who are U.S. citizens, U.S. Nationals, or eligible
       U.S. permanent residents

    Both public and private, non-profit colleges and universities may 
    participate in the program.  The award may be used at any eligible 
    in-state or out-of-state institution of higher education.  Students 
    who will attend a U.S. Military Academy are not eligible.  Maximum
    award is $1,500 per year for up to four years.  Contact your high
    school counselor or GED center director for information or contact
    the Grants and Special Programs office at 512-427-6340 (Austin area)
    or 800-242-3062 (outside Austin).