; and (B) may not exceed $20 per day for an individual (notwithstanding any other provision of law regarding the amount of a stipend). (f) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2024. 3419. Louis Stokes Public Health Scholars Program (a) In general The Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in collaboration with the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Minority Health, shall award scholarships to eligible individuals under subsection (b) who seek a career in public health. (b) Eligibility To be eligible to receive a scholarship under subsection (a), an individual shall— (1) have interest, knowledge, or skill in public health research or public health practice, or other health professions as determined appropriate by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; (2) reside in a health professional shortage area as determined by the Secretary; (3) demonstrate promise for becoming a leader in public health; (4) secure admission to a 4-year institution of higher education; and (5) submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. (c) Use of funds Amounts received under an award under subsection (a) shall be used to support opportunities for students to become public health professionals. (d) Priority In awarding grants under subsection (a), the Director shall give priority to those students that— (1) are from disadvantaged backgrounds; (2) have secured admissions to a minority-serving institution