Title 18. Student Financial Assistance — Subtitle 21. James Proctor Scholarship Program
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 18-2101 (2026)
Title 18. Student Financial Assistance
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(a)
In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)
“HBCU” means the following historically black colleges and universities:
(1)
Bowie State University;
(2)
Coppin State University;
(3)
Morgan State University; and
(4)
University of Maryland Eastern Shore.
(c)
“Program” means the James Proctor Scholarship Program.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 18-2102 (2026)
Title 18. Student Financial Assistance
Subtitle 21. James Proctor Scholarship Program
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There is a James Proctor Scholarship Program in the State.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 18-2103 (2026)
Title 18. Student Financial Assistance
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The purpose of the Program is to award scholarships to students who attend an HBCU.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 18-2104 (2026)
Title 18. Student Financial Assistance
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(a)
Each HBCU shall apply funding from the Program to the tuition and fees of an enrolled student who is a resident of the State.
(b)
Any student financial aid, other than a student loan, received by a student who receives a scholarship under the Program shall be applied first to pay the student’s tuition and fees.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 18-2105 (2026)
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Each HBCU shall administer the Program on its campus and shall adopt policies, subject to the requirements of this subtitle, to establish:
(1)
Eligibility requirements for a student receiving a scholarship under the Program;
(2)
Award amounts to be given to eligible students;
(3)
A procedure and schedule for the payment of the scholarship award provided to an eligible student; and
(4)
Any other policies necessary for the implementation of the Program.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 18-2106 (2026)
Title 18. Student Financial Assistance
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(a)
The Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of at least $400,000 to the Program for scholarship awards.
(b)
These funds appropriated under subsection (a) of this section shall be divided and distributed equally to each HBCU.