A. James Clark December 2, 1927 – March 20, 2015 Born in Richmond, Virginia in 1927, Alfred James Clark moved to the Washington, DC area with his parents, Woodruff and Sallye (Wray) Clark, when he was six years old. The son of an insurance salesman and a homemaker,...

Allan Thomas Marsh began his teaching career with Montgomery College at the Takoma Park campus in 1964. He later moved to the Rockville campus, where he oversaw the opening of the art department and served as its chairman for many years. Under his leadership, the...

“I established the scholarship, first in honor of and then in memory of, my wife for many reasons. As a Foundation Board member I wanted to do something that would be impactful over time on the lives of the College’s students. I wanted to focus on an area of societal...

Clifford and Camille Kendall were longtime supporters of higher education scholarships for Maryland institutions, including Montgomery College and institutions within the University System of Maryland. Cliff had been the founder and former CEO of Computer Data...

The David and Dorothy Mulitz Davidson Scholarship at Montgomery College was created by friends and admirers of David and Dorothy Davidson who wanted to create a way to honor their legacy of public service. They decided there was no better way than to help young...

Dr. Charlene Nunley’s involvement with Montgomery College started in 1986. She served as Vice President of Planning and Advancement (1986-89), Professor of Business Administration and Economics (1989-90), and as Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative...

Dr. Harry Harden, Jr. resided in California most of his life. After completing high school, he received his Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of California, Davis, and his Master’s Degree from California State University, San Francisco. He relocated to...

Dr. James T. O’Brien -1942-2010 James (Jim) O’Brien was a native of the “tri-cities” area (Albany-Schenectady-Troy) in upstate New York. He lived there throughout the completion of his BS degree in physics at Siena College. He moved to northeast DC while completing...

DR. KPAKPUNDU EZEZE The power of education is not lost on me, nor should it be lost on you. Having attended some of the most prestigious institutions in higher education has afforded me opportunities I could have never imagined but here I am adding philanthropist to...

This scholarship is named in honor of Dr. Muhammad Yaqub and his wife Nasreen who exemplify the transformative power of education. Muhammad Yaqub was born in India in 1937 and migrated to the newly created country of Pakistan when he was ten years old. Despite...

This scholarship is established in honor of Richard Schaengold, M.D., by his wife, Marylin and sons, Michael and Howard. Dr. Schaengold was a devoted practitioner of psychiatry for nearly 60 years, who specifically focused on patient care and the well-being of his...

This scholarship was established in loving memory of my parents, both of whom were life-long learners. There is no better way to ensure their memory lives on than to provide others with access to an education. My mother’s name was Joan. She was an only child born and...

The Elinor Ascher Interior Design Scholarship This scholarship was established in memory of Elinor Ascher by her beloved husband, Bernard, and the Ascher family. Elinor Ascher loved interior design. She served as Home Fashion Coordinator on the interior design staff...

My big sister, Gloria Halpern, died unexpectedly in a motor vehicle accident on February 11, 2005. She was 56 years old, loved by family, friends, and the Montgomery College Rockville Campus Community. For her last 20-25 years, she taught and became Professor of...

This Scholarship helps anyone developing their talent for Art that helps Others, Spiritually.

My sister, Lois D. Robertson and I, Diane E. Cockrell established the Janet M. and Russell S. Dech Scholarship to honor their commitment to education. They saw education as a means to achieve a career goal whatever that may be. Our parents also reminded us that no...

Joel Atlas Skirble January 22, 1945 – September 3, 2015 “Capitan” Joel Atlas Skirble was born in Pittsburgh in 1945. His father Bill, an entrepreneur in Pittsburgh’s then thriving steel industry, founded the William Phillips Company. Bill died when Joel was eight...

Jonathan Diehl was born in Miami, Florida to a Spanish mother and an American father on October 21, 1990. He grew up in Bethesda, Maryland and graduated in 2016 with a Degree in Construction Management from Montgomery College. His interest in construction and the...

My mother, Josephine Wilthew, was drawn to the health profession from a very young age. Her circumstances – growing up in poverty in Puerto Rico – limited her ability to pursue her education and fulfill her potential. To honor her life, the Josephine Wilthew Endowed...

Julian was born on July 23, 1981 and was raised and spent most of his life in Montgomery County, Maryland. He loved sports and played baseball, basketball, and football. He also loved music and played the saxophone throughout high school. Julian was such a bright...

Kimmy Duong and her seven siblings benefitted from the wisdom of their father, who understood the opportunities only education provides. When forced to flee Communist forces in Saigon in 1975, Kimmy Duong left her homeland for the United States with $30. Importantly,...

The Lane-McNally Scholarship is awarded each year in honor of David Neal Lane (1955-2020) who, despite his disability, diligently pursued his course of study and received several certificates in carpentry; our parents, Benjamin and Shiela Pearle Lane, who provided...

Professor Martha Vaughan co-coordinates the Graphic Design and Illustration Program in the Media Arts & Technologies Department at Montgomery College, Rockville campus. In addition, she coordinates the Media Arts Gallery in the Technical Center. Professor Vaughan...

Mary Burton Mohler – A brief tribute Born in Sullivan, Indiana, in 1903, Mary Burton graduated as a teacher from what is now Indiana State University and later earned a Master’s in Remedial Reading at George Washington University. She started teaching in Montgomery...

My youngest daughter, Molly, graduated from Towson State in May of 2005 and took a position in September as a special education teacher in the Howard County Public Schools. Molly graduated from high school in Montgomery County and went on to complete her AA at...

Pamela R. Hard Nursing Scholarship Generosity of time and generosity of spirit are foundational values for our family. My wife, Pam, practiced as a nurse for 10 years and then elected to stay at home and raise our three children. In addition to her role as mother,...

The Stanton A. Gill Endowed Scholarship was established by the family of Stanton Gill in October 2024, aiming to support students who aspire to a degree and career in Landscape Technology, Environmental Horticulture, or Sustainable Agriculture. This fund was...

Former County Executive, Montgomery County, Maryland First African American elected to Montgomery County Executive First African American elected to the County Council Chair, Maryland Democratic Party from December 2002 – December 2004 Served four terms as an...

Assistant Secretary Congressional and Intergovernmental Relations, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); nominated by the Obama Administration. He served as chief of staff for Congressman Barney Frank, Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee

As an athlete, I grew up dreaming of playing in the NBA. After graduating high school, Montgomery College allowed me to continue to pursue my dream while educating myself in the field of business. After winning the MARYLAND state MVP award in 1993 for Division III...