Section 18-602 - Scholarships for children of firemen or rescue squadmen killed or disabled in line of duty.
§ 18-602. Scholarships for children of firemen or rescue squadmen killed or disabled in line of duty.
(a) Established.- There is a program of scholarships for children of volunteer fire fighters or volunteer ambulance or rescue squad members who died or were disabled by an accident resulting from:
(1) Performing any duties necessary to the operation or maintenance of the fire company; or
(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.
(b) Qualifications of recipient.- The recipient of a scholarship under this section shall be a graduate of an accredited high school.
(c) Award.- The Board of Trustees of the Maryland State Firemen's Association, in its discretion, shall:
(1) Determine the amount of each award; and
(2) Select the recipient of each award.
(d) Source of funds.- The Maryland State Firemen's Association shall provide the funds for these awards.
[An. Code 1957, art. 38A, § 45; 1978, ch. 22, § 2; 1986, ch. 330; 1988, ch. 246, § 2.]