(a) There is a Maryland Police Officers and Probation Agents Scholarship Program.
(b) The purpose of the program is to provide tuition assistance for students who are:
(1) Attending an eligible institution and enrolled in a degree program that would further the student’s intent to become a police officer or probation agent after graduation; or
(2) Employed as a police officer or probation agent, attending an eligible institution, and enrolled in a degree program that would further the police officer’s or probation officer’s career.
(c) The Office shall publicize the availability of the Maryland Police Officers and Probation Agents Scholarship.