# Education (GED)

## Title 18. Student Financial Assistance

### Subtitle 21. James Proctor Scholarship Program

#### Section 18-2101

(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.

#### Section 18-2102

There is a James Proctor Scholarship Program in the State.

#### Section 18-2103

The purpose of the Program is to award scholarships to students who attend an HBCU.

#### Section 18-2104

(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.

#### Section 18-2105

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.

#### Section 18-2106

(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.

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Md. Code Ann., Educ. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)