(a) If appropriations for the program are insufficient to allow scholarships to all eligible students, priority shall be given to those students who received a scholarship in the prior academic year and continue to demonstrate eligibility pursuant to this subchapter.(b) In determining student eligibility for a scholarship pursuant to §22.363 of this subchapter (relating to Eligible Students), priority shall be given to those students who demonstrate the greatest financial need at the time the offer is made.(c) In determining student eligibility for a scholarship pursuant to §22.363 of this subchapter (relating to Eligible Students), priority shall be given to those students enrolled in professional nursing or vocational nursing programs who are not yet licensed as a registered nurse in Texas or any other state.(d) An institution may set additional prioritization criteria for the awarding of scholarships, so long as such criteria comply with this subchapter and Texas Education Code, §61.655.