2013 Maryland Code
EDUCATION
§ 18-2206 - Renewability of award

§18-2206.

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, each recipient of a Maryland Teacher Scholarship may renew the award three times if the recipient:

(1) Continues to be a resident of the State;

(2) Continues to be a full-time or part-time undergraduate or graduate student at an eligible institution as determined by the Office;

(3) Has achieved a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and maintains this minimum cumulative grade point average throughout the remainder of this award, or failing to do so, provides evidence of extenuating circumstances;

(4) In the judgment of the institution, is making satisfactory progress toward a degree; and

(5) Maintains the standards of the institution.

(b) (1) Each recipient of a Maryland Teacher Scholarship who is enrolled in an associate degree program as permitted in this subtitle may renew the award two times if the recipient is enrolled in an associate degree program that, as determined by the institution, requires 3 years to complete.

(2) Each recipient of the Maryland Teacher Scholarship may renew the annual award four times if the recipient is enrolled in a course of study that, as determined by the institution, requires 5 years to complete.