(a) There is a Richard W. Collins III Leadership With Honor Scholarship Program. (b) An individual is eligible for a scholarship under this section if the individual is: (1) Eligible for in-State tuition; (2) A member of a Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program; (3) A minority student or a student who is a member of another group historically underrepresented in Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programs; and (4) A student at a historically black college or university in the State. (c) The Office shall: (1) Award at least 25% of its total annual grant money to students at Bowie State University; (2) Award the remaining amount of its total annual grant money to students at historically black colleges and universities other than Bowie State University; (3) Determine the amount of each award; (4) Select the recipient of each award; and (5) Prioritize students with financial need in selecting recipients of each award. (d) The Governor shall include in the State budget an annual appropriation of at least $1,000,000 to the Program. (e) The Office shall adopt procedures or regulations necessary to implement this section.
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