104 STAT. 2908 PUBLIC LAW 101-589—NOV. 16, 1990 shall provide for the selection of such nominees on the basis of academic merit and motivation to pursue a career in science, mathematics, or engineering. In addition, consideration may be given to the financial need of the individual, and to promoting participation by minorities and individuals with disabilities. (2) From among nominees received pursuant to subsection (d), the Board shall select for award of a scholarship one individual from each Congressional District. (f) CONTINUATION AWARDS.—The Secretary shall award additional scholarships to recipients of initial awards under this section who the Secretary determines meet the requirements of subsection (h)(2). (g) DiSBURSAL OF SCHOLARSHIP PROCEEDS.— Scholarship proceeds shall be disbursed on behalf of students who receive scholarships under this section to the institutions of higher education at which the students are enrolled. No scholarship proceeds shall be disbursed on behalf of a student unless the student is enrolled at an institution of higher education. (h) ELIGIBILITY.— (1) INITIAL ELIGIBILITY.— Only individuals who are— (A) citizens or nationals of the United States, or who are aliens lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence; (B) majoring in the physical, life, or computer sciences, mathematics, or engineering; and (C) enrolled in an institution of higher education as a fulltime undergraduate student (as determined by the institution of higher education), shall be eligible for awards under this section. (2) REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTINUATION AWARDS.— A student who has received a scholarship under this section may receive a continuation award under subsection (f) for a subsequent academic year of undergraduate education if the student— (A) maintains a high level of academic achievement, as determined in accordance with the regulations of the Secretary; (B) continues to major in one of the physical, life, or computer sciences, mathematics, or engineering; and (C) continues to be enrolled at an institution of higher education as a full-time undergraduate student (as determined by the institution). (i) WAIVER OF FULL-TIME ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT.— The Secretary may waive the full-time attendance requirements in this section in unusual circumstances. (j) FAILURE TO MEET ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS. — In the event that the student fails to meet the requirements of this section, the student's eligibility to receive further scholarships (or scholarship proceeds) under this section shall be suspended in accordance with the regulations of the Secretary. (k) REINSTATEMENT OF ELIGIBILITY. — The Secretary shall determine circumstances under which eligibility of a scholarship recipient under this section may be reinstated if the recipient seeks to reenter school after an interruption of schooling for personal reasons, including, but not limited to, pregnancy, child-rearing, and other family responsibilities. (1) NOTIFICATION OF SCHOOLS. —The Secretary shall notify all institutions of higher education in the United States annually of the availability of scholarships under this section.
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