Monday, June 16, 2008

Scholarships Available to GED Recipients

The General Educational Development (GED) tests measure the skills and knowledge equivalent to a high school curriculum. The test consists of six subject areas, which include math, language arts, reading comprehension, writing, science and social studies. In order to pass, individuals must acquire a combined score of 2,250 with a score of 410 or greater for each test subject area. Passing the tests and receiving the GED credential provides individuals with the opportunity to continue their education, while GED scholarships provide the means to pay for that education.

Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program

    The Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship is a federally funded and state-administered program that pays for tuition and college-related expenses. Applicants must provide proof they earned a GED and have been accepted to a postsecondary institution. The scholarship awards $1,500.

Southeast Missouri State University GED Scholarship

    Southeast Missouri State University awards 20 GED scholarships to individuals who have not attended college and have completed their GED with a combined test score of 3,000 or above. Scholarships are awarded to applicants with the highest scores who are residents of Missouri and have been accepted for admission to Southeast Missouri State University. The GED Scholarship pays for tuition for 30 credit hours per academic year. Recipients of the scholarship must complete those 30 credit hours and maintain a 3.5 GPA.

Texas Association for Literacy and Adult Education Program

    The Texas Association for Literacy and Adult Education (TALAE) offers a college scholarship to students who have earned their GED. Applicants must have a GED test score of 450 or above, completed a minimum of 24 class contact hours and enrolled in a vocational training, state college or university degree program. The recipient of the award receives $800 per semester, which is used toward college-related expenses.

St. Charles Community College GED Scholarship

    The St. Charles Community College awards a $500 scholarship to GED recipients who scored at least 2,700 on the GED tests and attended at least 12 hours of St. Charles Community College GED preparation classes.

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