Section 18-2405 – Numbers of Grants; Amount
(a) The Office, on notification by the Maryland Department of Health, may award Higher Education Loan Assistance Grants. (b) The Office, in collaboration with the Maryland Department of Health, shall adopt regulations to determine: (1) The maximum number of participants in the Program each year; (2) The maximum number of total participants in the Program; and (3) The minimum and […]
Section 18-2301 – 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 this State that possesses a certificate of approval from the Maryland Higher Education Commission. (c) “Regular undergraduate program” means an academic program of study in an institution of higher education at or below […]
Section 18-2406 – Duration of Grant
Each recipient of a Higher Education Loan Assistance Grant under this subtitle may hold the grant for up to 3 years if the recipient: (1) Continues to be employed full time as a dentist; and (2) Continues to treat Maryland Medical Assistance Program recipients as at least 30% of all patients treated by the dentist in a […]
Section 18-2302 – Program Established
(a) There is a program of Maryland HOPE Scholarships in this State that are awarded under this subtitle. (b) The Office shall publicize the availability of Maryland HOPE Scholarships.
Section 18-2407 – Rules and Regulations
The Office, in collaboration with the Maryland Department of Health, shall adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this subtitle, including regulations on repayment of funds if the participant fails to comply with the requirements of the Program.
Section 18-2303 – Eligibility
Each recipient of a Maryland HOPE Scholarship shall: (1) Be accepted for admission in a regular undergraduate program at an eligible institution in the State; (2) Be a resident of the State; (3) Earn an overall grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or its equivalent after completion of the first semester of the […]
Section 18-2304 – Amount of Awards
(a) The annual scholarship award shall be in the amount of $1,000 for a student enrolled at a 2-year eligible institution or $3,000 for a student enrolled in a 4-year eligible institution. (b) A student who transfers from a 2-year eligible institution to a 4-year eligible institution may receive an annual scholarship award in the amount of […]
Section 18-2305 – Eligible Institutions
A Maryland HOPE Scholarship may be used at an eligible institution in the State.
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.