2011-12
Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program
Fact Sheet
A Federal Program Administered by the Florida Department
of Education Federal Regulation 34 CFR 654
The Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program will not be awarded due to federal
non-funding of the program for 2011-12. Therefore, no awards will be made for the upcoming 2011-12 academic year.
Program Description
The Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program was established by the United States Congress to provide scholarships to
outstanding high school seniors who show promise of continued academic achievement. This program is offered through
the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and administered by the Florida Department of Education (FDOE), Office of Student Financial
Assistance (OSFA). As established by ED, the maximum annual award amount
is $1500 per year. Program funds may be used at eligible institutions across the United States.
For further information contact the financial aid office at
your postsecondary institution
or the Florida Department of Education, Office of Student
Financial Assistance, State Scholarship and Grant Programs, 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1314, Tallahassee,
Florida 32399-0400. Contact OSFA toll-free at 1-888-827-2004.
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