Section 18-2501 – Establishment of Program
There is a 2+2 Transfer Scholarship Program in the State under which scholarships are awarded under this subtitle.
Section 18-3003 – Purposes
The purposes of the Program are to: (1) Connect college and university students, recent graduates, and veterans with small innovative businesses in the high–growth technology sector through internships; (2) Encourage high–achieving students at institutions of higher education in the State to remain in the State after graduation; (3) Increase student understanding of employment opportunities in the State; (4) Create […]
Section 18-2502 – Use of Award at 4-Year Private or Public Institution
A 2+2 Transfer Scholarship awarded under this subtitle may be used only at a public senior higher education institution or a private nonprofit institution of higher education in the State.
Section 18-3004 – Administration
(a) UMBC shall administer the Program. (b) To carry out the purposes of the Program, UMBC, in collaboration with the Department of Commerce, shall: (1) Utilize an Internet site through which: (i) Students may learn about technology–based businesses, technology–based positions in units of State and local governments, and internship opportunities; (ii) Technology–based businesses may register, post information about internship opportunities, […]
Section 18-2306 – Duration of Awards
(a) Each recipient of a Maryland HOPE Scholarship may hold the award for 5 years if the recipient: (1) Continues to be a resident of the State; (2) Continues to be a full-time student at an eligible institution in the State and takes at least 12 semester hours of courses each semester or its equivalent as determined by […]
Section 18-2307 – Lists Provided to Senators and Delegates
On or before May 1 of each year, the Office shall send each Senator and each Delegate a list of individuals in each legislative district to whom Maryland HOPE Scholarships are awarded.
Section 18-2308 – Allowable Uses
A Maryland HOPE Scholarship may be used for tuition and mandatory fees at any eligible institution.
Section 18-2309 – Funding
Funds for the Maryland HOPE Scholarship Program shall be as provided in the annual budget of the Maryland Higher Education Commission by the Governor.
Section 18-2310 – Administration
(a) The Maryland Higher Education Commission shall draft a plan to administer a Maryland HOPE Scholarship Program. (b) The Commission’s plan shall include: (1) A 3–year schedule, beginning July 1, 2000, for the progressive implementation of the Maryland HOPE Scholarship Award to all eligible students; and (2) A priority list of the applicable fields of study which focuses on […]
Section 18-2311 – Submission of Implementation Plan
The Maryland Higher Education Commission shall submit the plan for the implementation of the Maryland HOPE Scholarship Program to the Governor and the Legislative Policy Committee of the General Assembly by October 30, 1999.