(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 […]
(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.
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 […]
(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 […]
A Maryland HOPE Scholarship may be used at an eligible institution in the State.
(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 […]
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.
A Maryland HOPE Scholarship may be used for tuition and mandatory fees at any eligible institution.
Funds for the Maryland HOPE Scholarship Program shall be as provided in the annual budget of the Maryland Higher Education Commission by the Governor.
(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 […]
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.
