Maryland Education Section 18-602

      (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.