Who May Apply: Individuals

Eligible applicants are individuals who at the time of application:

1. are enrolled in an associate’s degree program, or within two years of completing a degree at the bachelor’s or graduate level;
2. are eligible to receive a federal grant, loan, or work assistance pursuant to Section 484 of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA); and
3. pursuing an associate’s, bachelor’s or graduate degree in an eligible field of study under the Erma Byrd Scholarship Program, at an accredited United States institution of higher education.

In addition, to be eligible to receive an Erma Byrd Scholarship, an individual must be a citizen, national, or permanent resident of the United States.

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