20 USC 1070 - Sec. 1070d-36. Eligibility of scholars

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(a) High school graduation or equivalent and admission to institution required Each student awarded a scholarship under this subpart shall be a graduate of a public or private secondary school or have the equivalent of a certificate of graduation as recognized by the State in which the student resides and must have been admitted for enrollment at an institution of higher education. (b) Selection based on promise of academic achievement Each student awarded a scholarship under this subpart must demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and show promise of continued academic achievement.

Prior Provisions

A prior section 1070d-36, Pub. L. 89-329, title IV, Sec. 419F, as added Pub. L. 98-558, title VIII, Sec. 801(a), Oct. 30, 1984, 98 Stat. 2901, related to eligibility of students for scholarships under Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program, prior to the general revision of this part by Pub. L. 99-498.