solely on the basis of merit.
(d) Eligibility.--To receive a scholarship grant under this
act, a student must meet all of the following requirements:
(1) Maintenance of Pennsylvania domicile during the term
of the scholarship grant.
(2) Graduation within the top 5% of students from a high
school in this Commonwealth. The student must have attended a
public or private high school within this Commonwealth during
the junior and senior years.
(3) High school cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or
higher, on a scale of 4.0, or its equivalent.
(4) A score of no less than 1400 on the SAT or an ACT
score of no less than 32.
(5) Maintenance of a grade point average of 3.0 or
higher, on a scale of 4.0, or its equivalent.
(6) Entrance into a written agreement with the agency
to:
(i) Satisfy all degree requirements for graduation.
(ii) Commence employment in this Commonwealth within
one year after completion of an undergraduate degree for
a period of one year for each academic year the student
received a scholarship grant under this act unless the
agency determines that there are extenuating
circumstances.
(iii) Reimburse the Commonwealth all amounts
received under this act and interest thereon, as
determined by the agency, if the student fails to comply
with subparagraph (i) or (ii).
(e) Application.--A student shall apply to the agency for a
scholarship grant as prescribed by the agency and provide all
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