Establishes scholarship program for students at public institutions of higher education pursuing certain community service-oriented opportunities; requires Secretary of Higher Education to establish grant program; appropriates $10 million.
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This bill creates a scholarship program for undergraduate students attending public colleges and universities who commit to community service. The Higher Education Student Assistance Authority will administer the scholarship, awarding $10,000 to eligible students pursuing service opportunities in areas like climate action, K-12 education, and food insecurity. Additionally, the bill establishes a grant program for public colleges to partner with community organizations and offer related service opportunities to students, with $1 million appropriated for this purpose. The total appropriation for the scholarship program is $9 million.
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