This bill requires the Maine Maritime Academy to create the Workforce Development Scholarship Program to assist students in earning the initial credits necessary to work at a state, municipal, private or quasi-public ferry service operator located in and serving residents of the State. The bill also requires the Maine Maritime Academy to consult with the Maine State Ferry Service or a state, municipal, private or quasi-public ferry service operator in the development and implementation of the Workforce Development Scholarship Program and jointly develop a method for processing applications.