View all text of Subchapter V [§ 951 - § 966]
§ 964. Scholarships
(a) Establishment
(b) Fundamental skills scholarships
(1) In general
(2) Skills
(3) Eligibility
To be eligible to receive a scholarship under this subsection an individual shall—
(A) have a high school diploma or a GED;
(B) have at least 2 years experience in full-time employment in mining or mining-related activities;
(C) submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information; and
(D) demonstrate an interest in working in the field of mining and performing an internship with the Mine Safety and Health Administration or the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Office of Mine Safety.
(c) Mine safety inspector scholarships
(1) In general
(2) Skills
(3) Eligibility
To be eligible to receive a scholarship under this subsection an individual shall—
(A) have a high school diploma or a GED;
(B) have at least 5 years experience in full-time employment in mining or mining-related activities;
(C) submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information; and
(D) agree to be employed for a period of at least 5 years at the Mine Safety and Health Administration or, to repay, on a pro-rated basis, the funds received under this program, plus interest, at a rate established by the Secretary upon the issuance of the scholarship.
(d) Advanced research scholarships
(1) In general
(2) Skills
(3) Eligibility
To be eligible to receive a scholarship under this subsection an individual shall—
(A) have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited 4-year institution;
(B) have at least 5 years experience in full-time employment in underground mining or mining-related activities; and
(C) submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information.
(e) Authorization of appropriations
(Pub. L. 91–173, title V, § 515, as added Pub. L. 109–236, § 12, June 15, 2006, 120 Stat. 502.)