§ 18-602. Scholarships for children of firemen or rescue squadmen killed or disabled in line of duty

MD Educ Code § 18-602 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    There is a program of scholarships for children of volunteer fire fighters or volunteer ambulance or rescue squad members who died or were disabled by an accident resulting from:

(1)    Performing any duties necessary to the operation or maintenance of the fire company; or

(2)    Actively participating in the ambulance or rescue squad work of an incorporated volunteer fire company or volunteer ambulance or rescue squad in the State.

(b)    The recipient of a scholarship under this section shall be a graduate of an accredited high school.

(c)    The Board of Trustees of the Maryland State Firemen’s Association, in its discretion, shall:

(1)    Determine the amount of each award; and

(2)    Select the recipient of each award.

(d)    The Maryland State Firemen’s Association shall provide the funds for these awards.