The United States Presidential Scholars Program is a national recognition program to honor outstanding graduating high school seniors. Candidates are invited to apply based on academic achievements on the SAT or ACT assessments, or on artistic merits based on participation in a national talent program. This program was established by Presidential Executive Orders 11155 and 12158.
EO: EO 11155 Name/Subject of EO: Proving for the recognition of some students as Presidential Scholars
EO: EO 12158 Name/Subject of EO: Recognizing additional Presidential Scholars for capability in Arts
This is an extension of a previously approved information collection. An Executive Order will be signed in summer of 2015 adding 20 additional Scholars bringing the total amount of Scholars chosen to 161.This results in an adjustment of 300 responses and 4,800 hours. The total hours and repsonses requested is 46,400 hours and 2,900 responses.
$614,502
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No
No
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No
Uncollected
Simone Olson 202 205-8719
No
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.