The Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship is a federally funded scholarship for students who show outstanding academic achievement and promise. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, in cooperation with the United States Department of Education, provides outstanding scholars with awards of up to $1500 per year for their first four years of study. Renewal is based on maintenance of good standing as defined by the institution of higher education. Students must score in the top 10% of the national percentile on the ACT test. To find out more or to download an application visit http://www.dese.mo.gov/divteachqual/scholarships/.