Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 6 - Scholarships for Military and Public Safety Personnel and Their Dependents and the Dependents of Certain School Employees
Section 18-605 - Richard W. Collins Iii Leadership With Honor Scholarship Program

(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.

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