PUBLIC LAW 101-589—NOV. 16, 1990 104 STAT. 2903 to major in, one of the physical, life, or computer sciences, mathematics, or engineering; and (3) continues to be enrolled at an institution of higher education as a full-time undergraduate student (as determined by the institution). (c) WAIVER OF FULL-TIME ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT.—The Secretary may waive the full-time attendance requirements in this section in unusual circumstances. (d) 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 part shall be suspended in accordance with the regulations of the Secretary. (e) REINSTATEMENT OF ELIGIBILITY. — The Secretary shall determine circumstances under which eligibility of a scholarship recipient under this part 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. (f) NOTIFICATION OF SECONDARY SCHOOLS. —The Secretary shall notify all public and private secondary schools and all institutions of higher education in each State annually of the availability of scholarships under this part. SEC. 605. SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT. 20 USC 5385. (a) AMOUNT OF AWARD. —Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c), the amount of a scholarship awarded under this part for any academic year shall be $5,000. (b) RELATION TO C!OST OF ATTENDANCE. —Notwithstanding subsection (a), the amount of a scholarship awarded under this part shall be reduced by the amount that the scholarship exceeds the student's cost of attendance, as defined in section 472 of the Higher Education Act of 1965. A scholarship awarded under this part shall not be reduced on the basis of the student's receipt of other forms of Federal student financial assistance, but shall be taken into account in determining the eligibility of the student for those other forms of Federal student financial assistance. (c) ADJUSTMENTS FOR INSUFFICIENT APPROPRIATIONS. —In the event that funds available in a fiscal year are insufficient to fully fund all awards under this part, the amount paid to each student shall be reduced proportionately. SEC. 606. SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR SCHOLARS. 20 USC 5386. (a) PRIORITY FOR SUMMER EMPLOYMENT. — To the extent that they are otherwise qualified, students receiving scholarships under this part shall be given priority consideration for federally financed summer employment in federally funded research and development centers, that, to the maximum extent practicable, complements and reinforces the educational program of these students. (b) FEDERAL AGENCY COOPERATION.— Federal agencies shall cooperate fully with the Secretary and participate actively in providing appropriate summer employment opportunities for such students.
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