§ 18–2303
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 18-2303 (2026)
Title 18. Student Financial Assistance
Subtitle 23. Maryland Hope Scholarships
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Each recipient of a Maryland HOPE Scholarship shall:
(1)
Be accepted for admission in a regular undergraduate program at an eligible institution in the State;
(2)
Be a resident of the State;
(3)
Earn an overall grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or its equivalent after completion of the first semester of the senior year;
(4)
Begin attending an eligible institution within 2 years of completing high school or, failing to do so, provide evidence satisfactory to the Office of extenuating circumstances;
(5)
Enroll as a full-time student at an eligible institution;
(6)
Have an annual total family income of $95,000 or below;
(7)
Accept any other conditions attached to the award; and
(8)
Satisfy any additional criteria the Maryland Higher Education Commission may establish.