HARRY HUGHES, Governor                                       1311

State at the time of his death and was killed while on active
duty for the State or federal government.

(b)  There is a program of scholarships that are awarded
under this section.

(c)  A child who can demonstrate a financial need to the
State Scholarship Board may apply to the Board for a scholarship
under this section.

(d)  (1) A recipient of a scholarship under this section may
not be awarded more than $700 each year if the recipient is a
part-time student:

(2) A recipient of a scholarship under this section
may not be awarded more than $1,000 each year if the recipient is
a full-time student.

(e)  An award granted under this section may be used for:

(1)  Tuition and mandatory fees;

(2)  Room and board; and

(3)  Books and supplies.

(f)  The scholarship shall be paid to the institution on
vouchers approved by the State Scholarship Board.

18-602.

(a)  There is a program of scholarships for children of
volunteer [firemen] FIRE FIGHTERS or volunteer AMBULANCE OR
rescue [squadmen] SQUAD MEMBERS who died or were disabled by an
accident resulting from:

(1)  Performing any duties necessary to the operation
or maintenance of the fire company; or

(2)  Actively participating in the ambulance or rescue
squad work of an incorporated volunteer fire company or volunteer
AMBULANCE OR rescue squad in the State.

(b)  The recipient of a scholarship under this section shall
be a graduate of an accredited high school.

(c)  The Board of Trustees of the Maryland State Firemen's
Association, in its discretion, shall:

(1)  Determine the amount of each award; and

(2)  Select the recipient of each award.

(d)   The Maryland State Firemen's Association shall provide
the funds for these awards.