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§ 18-605. Richard W. Collins III Leadership With Honor Scholarship Program

MD Educ Code § 18-605 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    There is a Richard W. Collins III Leadership With Honor Scholarship Program.

(b)    An individual is eligible for a scholarship under this section if the individual is:

(1)    Eligible for in–State tuition;

(2)    A member of a Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program;

(3)    A minority student or a student who is a member of another group historically underrepresented in Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programs; and

(4)    A student at a historically black college or university in the State.

(c)    The Office shall:

(1)    Award 25% of its total annual grant money to students at Bowie State University;

(2)    Award 75% of its total annual grant money to students at historically black colleges and universities other than Bowie State University;

(3)    Determine the amount of each award;

(4)    Select the recipient of each award; and

(5)    Prioritize students with financial need in selecting recipients of each award.

(d)    The Governor shall include in the State budget an annual appropriation of at least $1,000,000 to the Program.

(e)    The Office shall adopt procedures or regulations necessary to implement this section.

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