Bill > HB704

This bill expands the existing Maryland Graduate and Professional Scholarship Program to include students attending the Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine. Currently, the program provides financial assistance of between $1,000 and $5,000 per school year to Maryland residents pursuing graduate degrees in specific healthcare and professional fields such as medicine, dentistry, law, pharmacy, nursing, social work, and veterinary medicine. The bill adds the Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine to the list of eligible institutions where students can receive these scholarships. Recipients must be Maryland residents, demonstrate financial need, and can receive scholarships for a maximum of 8 semesters. The Commission administering the program will allocate grants to participating institutions based on the proportion of state residents enrolled in eligible programs and will establish guidelines for awarding the scholarships. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, allowing the scholarship program to include students from the new osteopathic medical school starting in the 2025-2026 academic year.

Budget and Finance, Education

https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0704?ys=2025RS