(a) There is a Delegate Howard P. Rawlings Program of Educational Excellence Awards in this State that are awarded under this subtitle. (b) The Program shall consist of the following types of awards: (1) Guaranteed Access Grants that are awarded to the neediest students to ensure that 100 percent of educational costs, as defined by regulations adopted by […]
The Office of Student Financial Assistance shall publicize the availability of Delegate Howard P. Rawlings Educational Excellence Awards.
(a) Subject to subsection (e) of this section, each recipient of a Delegate Howard P. Rawlings Educational Excellence Award shall: (1) Be accepted for admission in the regular undergraduate program at an eligible institution or be enrolled in a 2–year associate degree program in which the course work is acceptable for transfer credit for an accredited baccalaureate […]
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Fund” means the Next Generation Scholars of Maryland Program Fund. (3) “Program” means the Next Generation Scholars of Maryland Program. (b) The Department, in collaboration with the Commission, county boards of education, county superintendents, and institutions of higher education, shall administer the Next Generation Scholars of Maryland […]
Notwithstanding § 18–303(a)(2) of this subtitle, an individual is eligible for an award under this subtitle if the individual is eligible for in–State tuition under this article.
(a) A public institution of higher education in the State, or a private nonprofit institution of higher education that is eligible for State aid under § 17–103 of this article, may verify the eligibility of an applicant for, and on verification of the eligibility administer, a Guaranteed Access Grant in accordance with this section. (b) An institution […]
(a) In this section, “academic year” means: (1) The fall, spring, and summer semesters; and (2) Any semester shorter in length than the term of a regular semester. (b) (1) Except as provided in § 18–307 of this subtitle, the Office shall determine the amount of each Delegate Howard P. Rawlings Educational Excellence Award based on the financial need of […]
(a) A Delegate Howard P. Rawlings Educational Excellence Award may be used: (1) At a degree granting institution of higher education, an eligible institution with an associate degree program that provides transfer credit for an accredited baccalaureate program, or a hospital diploma school for training registered nurses if the curriculum is approved by the Commission; and (2) For […]
(a) Subject to the provisions of subsection (c) of this section, each recipient of a Delegate Howard P. Rawlings Educational Excellence Award may hold the award for 4 years if the recipient: (1) Continues to be a resident of this State; (2) Continues to be a full–time student at an eligible institution and takes at least 12 semester […]
(a) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, the Office shall compile and certify lists for the entire State that rank applicants by financial need. (b) All funds for annual initial grants shall be awarded from the statewide list on the basis of greatest financial need. (c) On or before May 1 of each year, the […]
(a) In this section, “school” means an institution that meets the requirements of § 18–305(a)(1) of this subtitle. (b) The Office may enter into reciprocal scholarship agreements with other states. However, the Office shall give priority to entering into reciprocal agreements with contiguous and nearby states. (c) If scholarships are awarded to students for use in schools in […]
(a) For any fiscal year, if the funds appropriated for the Delegate Howard P. Rawlings Educational Excellence Award Program are insufficient to satisfy fully all awards as calculated under § 18–304 of this subtitle, the amount paid to each recipient of a Delegate Howard P. Rawlings Educational Excellence Award shall be a percentage of that award, […]
(a) Funds for the Delegate Howard P. Rawlings Educational Excellence Award Program shall be as provided in the annual budget of the Commission by the Governor. (b) (1) In this section, “Fund” means the Educational Excellence Fund. (2) There is an Educational Excellence Fund in the Commission. (3) The Commission shall administer the Fund. (4) The Fund is a special, nonlapsing […]
