Section 18-3501 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Eligible institution” means a public or private nonprofit institution of higher education in the State that: (1) Possesses a certificate of approval from the Commission; or (2) Is approved under operation of law. (c) “Program” means the Cybersecurity Public Service Scholarship Program.
Section 18-3502 – Cybersecurity Public Service Scholarship Program
(a) There is a scholarship program known as the Cybersecurity Public Service Scholarship Program in the State. (b) The purpose of the Program is to support students who are pursuing an education in programs that are directly relevant to cybersecurity.
Section 18-3503 – General Consideration
(a) The Office shall administer the Program. (b) An individual may apply to the Office for a scholarship under this subtitle if the individual: (1) Is eligible for in–State tuition; (2) Is a student who is enrolled full–time at an eligible institution in an approved degree or certificate program that is directly relevant to cybersecurity; (3) Is within 2 years […]
Section 18-3504 – Repayment
(a) For 1 year for each year that the recipient receives a scholarship under this subtitle, a scholarship recipient shall: (1) Work for a unit of State government in the cybersecurity field; or (2) Teach in a public high school in the State in an education program that is directly relevant to cybersecurity. (b) In accordance with § 18–112 […]
Section 18-3505 – Funding
Funds for the Program shall be as provided in the annual budget of the Commission by the Governor.
Section 18-3506 – Regulations
(a) The Office shall adopt regulations to implement this subtitle. (b) The regulations adopted under subsection (a) of this section shall: (1) Identify the programs that meet the requirements of § 18–3503(b)(2) of this subtitle; and (2) Define the number of credits a scholarship recipient must earn as a full–time student.
Section 18-3601 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Annual adjusted gross income” means the total of the combined adjusted gross income of the applicant and the applicant’s parents, or the applicant and the applicant’s spouse if the applicant is married, as reported on the most recent federal or State income tax return. (c) “Community […]
Section 18-3602 – Maryland Community College Promise Scholarships Program
(a) There is a program of Maryland Community College Promise Scholarships in the State that are awarded under this subtitle. (b) The purpose of the program is to provide tuition assistance for students to attend a community college in the State. (c) The Office shall publicize the availability of Maryland Community College Promise Scholarships.
Section 18-3603 – Scholarship
(a) (1) A student must apply annually to the Commission to receive a Maryland Community College Promise Scholarship award. (2) The Office annually shall select eligible applicants and offer a Maryland Community College Promise Scholarship award to each selected applicant to be used for tuition at a community college of the applicant’s choice. (b) An applicant is eligible for […]
Section 18-3604 – Award
(a) Beginning in the 2019–2020 academic year, the annual scholarship award shall be not more than $5,000 per recipient, or actual tuition, whichever is less. (b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, any State or federal student financial aid, other than a student loan, received by the recipient shall be credited to the recipient’s […]