# Education (GED)

## Title 18. Student Financial Assistance

### Subtitle 33. Workforce Development Sequence Scholarships

#### Section 18-3301

(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) "Eligible student" means a student who is a Maryland resident, or has graduated from a Maryland high school, and:

  (1) Is enrolled in a Workforce Development Sequence at a public community college in the State; or

  (2) Is enrolled directly in a registered apprenticeship program that partners with a public community college in the State.

(c)

  (1) "Workforce Development Sequence" means:

    (i) A program offered by a community college that is approved by the Commission and is composed of courses that are related to:

      (1) Job preparation or an apprenticeship;

      (2) Licensure or certification; or

      (3) Job skill enhancement; or

    (ii) A registered apprenticeship program approved by the Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning in the Maryland Department of Labor.

  (2) "Workforce Development Sequence" does not include a sequence of courses leading to an associate's or bachelor's degree.

(d) "Workforce Development Sequence Scholarship" means an award made to an eligible student under this subtitle.

#### Section 18-3302

There is a Workforce Development Sequence Scholarship administered by the Office. 

#### Section 18-3303

(a) An individual may apply to the Office for a scholarship under this section if the individual is an eligible student.

(b) An eligible student who receives a Workforce Development Sequence Scholarship under this subtitle may use the award for tuition, mandatory fees, other associated costs of attendance, or costs to participate in a registered apprenticeship program.

(c) The annual amount of a scholarship awarded to an eligible student may not exceed $2,000.

(d) The Governor shall provide in the annual budget an appropriation of at least $1,000,000 to the Commission for the Workforce Development Sequence Scholarship.

#### Section 18-3304

On or before December 1 each year, the Commission shall report to the General Assembly, in accordance with Sec. 2-1257 of the State Government Article, on:

(1) The number of students who received a Workforce Development Sequence Scholarship;

(2) The amount of the award made to each recipient;

(3) The community college that the recipient attended;

(4) The workforce development sequence in which the recipient enrolled; and

(5) The registered apprenticeship program in which the recipient participated.

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