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 18-2302 – 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 18-2303 – 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.
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 […]