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Scholarships available for high school students
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Posted on Jun 07 2000
The Public School System yesterday received additional funding for 40 more Robert C. Byrd post secondary scholarships designed for batch 2000 high school graduates who have attained high academic achievements.
Public and private school students alike are welcome to compete for the new and continuing scholarships, according to Federal Programs Coordinator Bill Matson.
Aspiring students only have eight days left to apply.
The 40 scholarships being given away will cover 10 new scholars, 10 high school sophomores, 10 high school juniors, and 10 high school seniors.
But a total of 56 scholarships for both new and continuing scholars will be awarded.
Despite the perks and incentives, the Federal Programs office has so far received only four Byrd scholarship applicants.
“We are trying to get the word out because we are having difficulty getting applicants. We need a minimum of 10 but actually there’s a lot more than that available,” said Mr. Matson.
Each senior is entitled to $1,500 for up to four years, subject to continued federal funding and the graduate maintaining academic success in college.
Moreover, scholars may also qualify for up to $6,000 each, or a minimum in additional scholarship assistance, as they tread on to pursue college education.
All graduating students are encouraged to file applications at the PSS Federal Programs Office as soon as possible.
The deadline for submission of applications and other required documents is June 19, 2000.
Based on the format and criteria provided in the student application, the scholarship panel will develop a scoring instrument that will be equitable for all student applicants.
According to PSS, this method seems the most equitable because of a multitude of factors that make up the learning experiences of students.
The committee will select qualified applicants based on the following:
• Student essay 30 percent;
• Grade point average 50 percent; and
• Two letters of recommendation 20 percent.
Through this process, PSS assures all eligible students state-wide equal opportunity to be considered for participation in the Byrd program. (MM)
