(a) The Maryland Higher Education Commission shall draft a plan to administer a Maryland HOPE Scholarship Program.
(b) The Commission’s plan shall include:
(1) A 3–year schedule, beginning July 1, 2000, for the progressive implementation of the Maryland HOPE Scholarship Award to all eligible students; and
(2) A priority list of the applicable fields of study which focuses on such factors as:
(i) Economic need of the State;
(ii) Employment shortage areas of the State; and
(iii) Training and education capacity of the higher education institutions in Maryland.
(c) The priority list shall be created in consultation with the appropriate advisory boards of the Commission, the Department of Commerce, and representatives of higher education and private industry.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Division III - Higher Education
Title 18 - Student Financial Assistance
Subtitle 23 - Maryland Hope Scholarships
Section 18-2302 - Program Established
Section 18-2304 - Amount of Awards
Section 18-2305 - Eligible Institutions
Section 18-2306 - Duration of Awards
Section 18-2307 - Lists Provided to Senators and Delegates
Section 18-2308 - Allowable Uses