THE ROBERT C. BYRD HONORS SCHOLARSHIP
PROGRAM USES FEDERAL FUNDS TO PROVIDE GRANTS TO STATES TO ENABLE
THE STATES TO AWARD NONRENEWABLE SCHOLARSHIPS TO HIGH SCHOOL
SENIORS WHO HAVE DEMONSTRATED OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND
WHO SHOW PROMISE OF CONTINUED ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT. STATES ARE
REQUIRED TO SUBMIT AN AGREEMENT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE
PROGRAM.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.