34 U.S.C. § 12577 — Local application

(a) In general. A person seeking a scholarship or employment must apply to the State when, how, and with the information the State reasonably requires. (b) Contents. The application must describe (1) the courses for which a scholarship is sought, or (2) the desired job’s location and duration. (c) Priority. When awarding scholarships and student jobs, the State must prioritize applicants who are (1) members of racial, ethnic, or gender groups substantially underrepresented in the State’s law-enforcement agencies compared with the population eligible for law-enforcement work; (2) pursuing an undergraduate degree; and (3) not receiving financial assistance under the Higher Education Act of 1965.