Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program

Purpose: Provide incentive for exceptionally able students to pursue study at postsecondary institutions.

Eligibility Criteria: Be a NH resident; be a U.S. citizen, or eligible non-citizen; not be ineligible to receive Title IV aid as a result of default on a federal student or other federal aid; be a graduate from a public or private secondary school or received the recognized equivalent of a high school diploma in the year in which the award is offered; be a full-time student; apply during senior year in high school.

Award: Up to $1,500

Deadline: First Friday in April

Contact: Marie Gage, New Hampshire Department of Education at (603) 271-6051