Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 6 - Scholarships for Military and Public Safety Personnel and Their Dependents and the Dependents of Certain School Employees
Section 18-602 - Scholarships for Children of Firemen or Rescue Squadmen Killed or Disabled in Line of Duty

(a)    There is a program of scholarships for children of volunteer fire fighters 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 Firemen’s Association, in its discretion, shall:
        (1)    Determine the amount of each award; and
        (2)    Select the recipient of each award.
    (d)    The Maryland State Firemen’s Association shall provide the funds for these awards.