Maryland Education Section 18-2704

      (a)      A recipient of an award made under this subtitle shall receive the award for each year indicated in which the recipient is eligible if the recipient signs an agreement at the time of the initial award to:

            (1)      Commence employment in the State within 1 year after completion of the recipient's educational program; and

            (2)      Repay the State the amounts awarded under this subtitle as set forth in § 18-112 of this title if the recipient does not:

                  (i)      Satisfy the degree requirements of the eligible institution or fulfill other requirements as provided in this subtitle; and

                  (ii)      Perform the service obligation for 1 year for each year that the recipient has a scholarship awarded under this subtitle.

      (b)      The service obligation begins after graduation and cannot be fulfilled prior to graduation from an eligible institution.