Ch. 278                LAWS OF MARYLAND

average of at least 3.7 on a 4.0 scale of its equivalent grade
point average.

    (c)(l) The scholarship award shall be in the amount of
[$800] $1,600 for use in the next ensuing academic year.

                       (2) [Each award, provided] IF it is accepted by the

eligible student, EACH AWARD shall be renewable, on an annual
basis, for a maximum of 3 years subsequent to the original
award[,] if the recipient [remains]:

                               (I) REMAINS a resident of the State[,];

 (II) [attends] ATTENDS an accredited
postsecondary institution in the State[,];

          (III) [is] IS enrolled as a full-time
undergraduate student[,]; and                                 

(IV) [maintains] MAINTAINS a 3.0 grade average.

      (D) IN EVALUATING A STUDENT'S OVERALL ACADEMIC GRADE POINT

AVERAGE UNDER THIS SECTION, THE BOARD SHALL TAKE INTO
CONSIDERATION THE STUDENT'S PARTICIPATION IN AN HONORS PROGRAM OR
A PROGRAM FOR GIFTED AND TALENTED STUDENTS.

  (d)(E) (D)(1) A recipient of an award made under this
section shall receive an additional [$800] $1,600 for each year
in which the recipient is eligible if the recipient:

                          (i) Enrolls in an approved program of teacher

education at an accredited postsecondary institution in the
State; and

(ii) Signs an agreement to:

              l. Commence employment as a teacher in a
public school in the State within 9 month's of the completion of
undergraduate studies for 1 year for each year that the
scholarship was awarded; and

                        2. Repay the State the additional amounts

awarded under this subsection and simple interest equal to the
prime rate of interest plus 2 percent if the recipient does not:

A. Complete the teacher education
program; and

         B. Teach in a public school in the State
for a period of 1 year for each year in which the additional
amount was awarded.

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