Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program - Colorado 2012-2013

Colorado Department of Education Competitive Grants and Awards Unit 1560 Broadway, Suite 1450
Denver, CO 80202

Phone: 303-866-6243
Fax: 303-866-6647
Email: hitcp@cde.state.co.us
http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeawards/byrd.htm

Purpose of award: To promote academic excellence in Colorado high school seniors.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be Colorado residents graduating from high school or receiving a GED. They must also be U.S. citizens or national or permanent residents of the U.S. Applicants must have an unweighted GPA of at least 3.8 or a weighted GPA of at least 4.0 and have received a score of 31 or above on the ACT or a score of 2040 or above on the SAT. Students receiving a GED must score in the top 5 percent of Colorado GED scores. Applicants must be accepted into an accredited post-secondary institution and provide proof of acceptance with the application.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: 3.8
Amount: $1,500.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: April 6.
How to apply: Applications are available online.