Higher Education - Maryland Graduate and Professional Scholarship Program - Eligible Institutions

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill adds the University of Maryland Eastern Shore to the list of schools whose students can receive the Maryland Graduate and Professional Scholarship. Eligible UMES students must be state residents, demonstrate financial need, and be enrolled in one of four specified graduate programs. The change broadens access to financial aid for health‑related professional degrees.

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Hearings

• Appropriations — Bill Hearing
  Appropriations · Mar 10, 2026

History

1. May 26, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 673
2. Apr 8, 2026Third Reading Passed
3. Apr 8, 2026Returned Passed
4. Apr 3, 2026Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
5. Apr 2, 2026Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
6. Mar 19, 2026Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment
7. Mar 18, 2026Third Reading Passed
8. Mar 17, 2026Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
9. Mar 16, 2026Favorable Report by Appropriations
10. Feb 17, 2026Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
11. Feb 10, 2026First Reading Appropriations

Sponsors

• Smith · sponsor

Bill text

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