What is the Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program?
Under the Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program, the Secretary makes grants to the States to provide scholarships for study at institutions of higher education to outstanding high school graduates who show promise of continued excellence, in an effort to recognize and promote student excellence and achievement. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1070d–31, 1070d–33) § 654.2 Who is eligible for an award? (a) States are eligible for grants under this program. (b) Students who meet the eligibility criteria in §§654.40 and 654.51 are eligible for scholarships under this program. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1070d–33, 1070d–36) § 654.3 What kind of activity may be assisted? A State may use its funds under this program, including funds collected from scholars under §654.60(a)(3), only to make scholarship payments to scholars. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1070d–35, 1070d–38) § 654.4 What regulations apply? The following regulations apply to this program: (a) The Education Department General Administrative Regulation
