§ 18-605

Maryland § 18-605

• Jurisdiction: Maryland
• Article ged: Education
• Title: 18

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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 at least 25% of its total annual grant money to students at Bowie State University;

(2) Award the remaining amount 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.