§ 18–602
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 18-602 (2026)
Title 18. Student Financial Assistance
Subtitle 6. Scholarships for Uniformed Services and Public Safety Personnel and Their Dependents and the Dependents of Certain School Employees
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(a)
There is a program of scholarships for children of volunteer firefighters or volunteer ambulance or rescue squad members who died or were disabled by an accident resulting from:
(1)
Performing any duties necessary to the operation or maintenance of the fire company; or
(2)
Actively participating in the ambulance or rescue squad work of an incorporated volunteer fire company or volunteer ambulance or rescue squad in the State.
(b)
The recipient of a scholarship under this section shall be a graduate of an accredited high school.
(c)
The Board of Trustees of the Maryland State Firefighters Association, in its discretion, shall:
(1)
Determine the amount of each award; and
(2)
Select the recipient of each award.
(d)
The Maryland State Firefighters Association shall provide the funds for these awards.