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  Puerto Rico Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship
Sponsor: Puerto Rico Department of Education

About You: Eligibility Requirements

Residency:
  • U.S. citizen
  • Puerto Rico
Current student status of applicant: High school senior

About Your School: Qualified Institutions & Level of Study

Award may be used for:
  • Full-time study
  • Any undergraduate study
Accreditation: School must be accredited.

Location of school: United States

Application Requirements

  • Recommendation(s)
  • Essay
  • Transcript
 
Applicant must demonstrate:
  • Academic achievement
  • Leadership
  • Proof of eligibility
Additional information:
  • Minimum 3.5 GPA and evidence of leadership
  • Candidates selected by local committee from local Puerto Rican school districts; interview required
  • Scholarship offered to students studying in schools in Puerto Rico
  • Contact high school guidance office for information and application materials

General Information

Type of award:
  • Federal program
  • Scholarship
Individual award amount: Maximum:$1,500

Total amount awarded: $660,000

Number of awards granted: 440

Renewability: Award is renewable.

Contact Information

Eligio Hernandez Department of Education
Educational Development Office
P.O. Box 190759, Suite 1106
San Juan, PR 00919-0759
 
Phone: 787-759-2000 ext. 2657, 2655

Please note:

Carefully review the requirements to be sure you qualify for this scholarship and confirm information with the program before applying. Sponsoring organizations may have changed policies, awards, or requirements since supplying their information.


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