St. Thomas-St. John School District Superintendent Jeanette Smith-Barry has announced that applications are now being accepted for the 2010 Robert C. Byrd Scholarship. Graduating students who have been accepted to a college or university for attendance in the fall of 2010 are eligible for this four -year scholarship.
Annually administered by the Virgin Islands Department of Education, the scholarship program complies with section 419E of the Higher Education Act of 1965. As part of this program five Byrd scholars receive awards of $1,500 per year, which can be renewed for a maximum of eight consecutive university or college semesters upon submission of required evidence showing maintenance of eligibility.
To be considered for the scholarship award a student must meet the following criteria:
1) Satisfactorily complete secondary school or GED requirements with a cumulative average of “C” or better
2) Show evidence of enrollment at an institution of higher education
3) Must have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and promise of continued academic achievement
Applications are available from guidance counselors at the public and private high schools, the Office of the Commissioner of Education (located at 1834 Kongens Gade), the V.I. Board of Education (Seventh Day Street) and the Curriculum Center in Anna’s Retreat. Also, they are downloadable at www.doe.vi. Completed applications should be submitted to the Office of the Insular Superintendent no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, March 19.
For further information contact J. Nicole Smith at 775-2250, ext. 8520.
