§ 18–605
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 18-605 (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 Richard W. Collins III Leadership With Honor Scholarship Program.
(b)
An individual is eligible for a scholarship under this section if the individual is:
(1)
Eligible for in–State tuition;
(2)
A member of a Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program;
(3)
A minority student or a student who is a member of another group historically underrepresented in Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programs; and
(4)
A student at a historically black college or university in the State.
(c)
The Office shall:
(1)
Award at least 25% of its total annual grant money to students at Bowie State University;
(2)
Award the remaining amount of its total annual grant money to students at historically black colleges and universities other than Bowie State University;
(3)
Determine the amount of each award;
(4)
Select the recipient of each award; and
(5)
Prioritize students with financial need in selecting recipients of each award.
(d)
The Governor shall include in the State budget an annual appropriation of at least $1,000,000 to the Program.
(e)
The Office shall adopt procedures or regulations necessary to implement this section.