HR 11695 · 94th Congress · Education
Congressional Bicentennial Scholarship Act
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EnactedLatest: Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.(1976-02-04)
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Congressional Bicentennial Scholarship Act - Defines terms for purposes of this Act. Stipulates that each member of the House of Representatives may appoint five citizens from the district such member represents, no more than three of whom belong to the same political party, to serve without pay as a congressional Bicentennial scholarship board for that district. Authorizes each board to award one Bicentennial scholarship in 1976 to an individual who: (1) is an undergraduate attending or admitted to attend any institution of higher education offering a major course of study in the area of American government or political science; (2) has achieved academic excellence; (3) has demonstrated an intent to concentrate in the study of American government or political science; and (4) has indicated a serious intent to serve with local, State, or Federal government for at least one year following completion of undergraduate study. Directs the Commissioner of Education to establish and make available to each board guidelines for selection of such individuals. Declares that the scholarship will be awarded for the period of full-time study necessary for the completion of the individual's bache…
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