2013 Maryland Code
EDUCATION
§ 18-1106 - General consideration [Subtitle subject to repeal]

§18-1106. IN EFFECT

** IN EFFECT UNTIL JULY 1, 2015 PER CHAPTER 397 OF 2011**

(a) There is a Distinguished Scholar Program for Community College Transfer Students to be awarded by the Office to residents of the State in the manner provided in this section for use at 4-year institutions of higher education in the State.

(b) The Office shall annually select the community college students who have the greatest potential for academic success in higher education as determined by criteria established by the Office and offer a scholarship to each of these students to be used at any Maryland 4-year institution of higher education of the student’s choice, if the student meets the following qualifications:

(1) Has a community college transcript indicating an overall academic grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or its equivalent grade point average;

(2) Has completed at least 60 credit hours or an associate degree program at a community college in the State;

(3) Qualifies as a Maryland resident;

(4) Applies the scholarship within 1 year of completing the required credit hours or an associate degree program; and

(5) Attends the 4-year institution of higher education as a full-time student.

(c) The Office shall award scholarships under this section to recipients who have attended community colleges from across the State.

(d) (1) The scholarship award shall be in the amount of $3,000 per academic year.

(2) Each award shall be renewable for a maximum of 1 year subsequent to the original award if the recipient:

(i) Continues to meet the qualifications specified in subsection (b) of this section; and

(ii) Maintains a 3.0 grade point average on an academic year basis.

(e) An award granted under this subtitle may be used for:

(1) Tuition and mandatory fees;

(2) Room and board; and

(3) Books and supplies.

(f) This scholarship award is in addition to any other State scholarships that are available to the student.