Ch. 513

LAWS OF MARYLAND

SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF
MARYLAND, That the Laws of Maryland read as follows:

Article - Education

18-1102.

(a)  The Administration shall annually select the [300] 350
secondary school students who have the greatest potential for
academic success in higher education as determined by criteria
established by the Administration and offer a scholarship to each
of these students to be used at any Maryland postsecondary
institution of the student's choice, if the student meets the
following qualifications:

(1)  Qualifies academically as follows:

(i) Has a secondary school transcript
indicating an overall academic grade point average of at least
3.7 on a 4.0 scale or its equivalent grade point average;

(ii) Is a finalist of the National Merit
Scholarship Program or the Achievement Scholarship Program
administered by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation; or

(iii) Has a superior creative talent or skill
in art, music, dance, or the theater, as determined by an
audition or portfolio review process established by the
Administration;

(2)  Has matriculated at a postsecondary educational
institution in the State; and

(3)  Qualifies as a Maryland resident.

(b)  (1) At least 150 of the [300] 350 awards shall be
granted to superior academic achievers whose secondary school
transcripts through the junior year indicate an overall academic
grade point average of at least 3.7 on a 4.0 scale, or its
equivalent grade point average.

(2) At least 2 recipients who meet the qualifications
specified under this section shall be selected from each county
of the State.

(c)  (1) (I) [The] SUBJECT TO SUBPARAGRAPH (II) OF THIS
PARAGRAPH, THE scholarship award shall be in the amount of
[$2,400] $3,000 for use in the next ensuing academic year.

(II) A RECIPIENT'S AWARD MAY NOT EXCEED THE
COST OF EDUCATION ATTENDANCE AS DEFINED IN § 18-1104 OF THIS
SUBTITLE § 18-1302(G) OF THIS TITLE.

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