1. (a) There is a program of scholarships for children of volunteer firefighters or volunteer ambulance or rescue squad members who died or were disabled by an accident resulting from:

   1. (1) Performing any duties necessary to the operation or maintenance of the fire company; or
   2. (2) Actively participating in the ambulance or rescue squad work of an incorporated volunteer fire company or volunteer ambulance or rescue squad in the State.
2. (b) The recipient of a scholarship under this section shall be a graduate of an accredited high school.

3. (c) The Board of Trustees of the Maryland State Firefighters Association, in its discretion, shall:

   1. (1) Determine the amount of each award; and
   2. (2) Select the recipient of each award.
4. (d) The Maryland State Firefighters Association shall provide the funds for these awards.

Added by Acts 1978, c. 22, § 2, eff. July 1, 1978. Amended by Acts 1986, c. 330; Acts 1988, c. 246, § 2, eff. July 1, 1988; Acts 2025, c. 513, § 1, eff. July 1, 2025; Acts 2025, c. 514, § 1, eff. July 1, 2025.

Formerly Art. 38A, § 45.