The Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship is a state administered federal program to promote student excellence and achievement. This program recognizes exceptional students who show promise of continued excellence. The award is based upon merit only and financial need is not used to determine eligibility. Eligible students must be undergraduates (entering as freshmen), and they must be enrolled full-time (at least 12 credits). The maximum award amount is $1,500 for the first year of study and can be renewable for up to four years. Selection of recipients in Michigan is determined by the Academic All-State Program administered by the Michigan Association of Secondary Principals and the Detroit Free Press. For additional information please contact your high school principal.