2013 Maryland Code
EDUCATION
§ 18-1702 - Program established.

§18-1702.

(a) There is a scholarship program known as the Walter Sondheim Jr. Public Service Summer Internship Scholarship Program in the State.

(b) The purpose of the Program is to assist college and graduate students to explore public service career opportunities through summer internships.

(c) The Shriver Center shall administer the Program.

(d) On or before January 1 of each year, an institution of higher education in the State may nominate eligible students to participate in the Program.

(e) Priority for participation in the Program shall be given to an eligible student who:

(1) Is a resident of the State;

(2) Has demonstrated an interest in a career in public service; and

(3) Assists in providing:

(i) Legal services:

1. To low-income residents in the State who cannot afford legal services; or

2. In a public service position;

(ii) Social work services to low-income residents in the State;

(iii) Nursing services in nursing shortage areas in the State as defined in § 18-802 of this title; or

(iv) Other services in the public or nonprofit sectors in which there is a shortage of qualified practitioners to low-income or underserved residents or areas of the State.

(f) (1) Subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, on or before May 1 of each year, the Shriver Center shall award scholarships to eligible students who have agreed to serve in a public service summer internship.

(2) The Shriver Center shall award no more than:

(i) 75 scholarships for the summer of 2008; and

(ii) 100 scholarships for the summer of 2009.

(3) Funds for the scholarships awarded under this subtitle shall be as provided in the State budget.

(g) Subject to the availability of funds, the scholarship award under the Program shall be $3,000.

(h) The Shriver Center shall serve as a clearinghouse for public and nonprofit entities who wish to hire public service summer interns participating in the Program.