PGCPS Invests In Educators With Revived Scholarship Program

Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS) announces the return of the Superintendent Employee Scholarship program after a four-year hiatus. This valuable initiative demonstrates PGCPS's commitment to supporting the professional growth of its employees by offering both full and partial tuition scholarships for bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs, in partnership with participating colleges and universities.

“The Superintendent Employee Scholarship Program is an investment in our greatest asset — our dedicated employees — and I was committed to bringing it back,” said Superintendent Millard House II. “We recognize the sacrifices our educators make every day. The long hours, personal investments in their classrooms, and commitment to professional growth is not unnoticed. We welcome every opportunity to support our educators and staff, helping to lighten their load so they can continue to excel and advance in their careers.”

Since inception, the Superintendent Employee Scholarship program has awarded nearly $900,000 in scholarships, including $310,000 in 2019, $150,320 in 2020, $324,145 in 2021, and more than $100,000 in 2025.

This year, PGCPS has partnered with Walden University to provide exceptional opportunities for staff including:

• Two full-tuition scholarships (one bachelor's and one master's degree)
• Three partial-tuition scholarships (bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs)

“Walden University is proud to partner with PGCPS to provide the Superintendent Employee Scholarship Program,” said Monique Raulston, Senior Talent Solutions Consultant of Walden University. “We were impressed with the exceptional quality of the applications that were submitted. We congratulate the winners and commend you all on your accomplishments and the positive impact you are making in the PGCPS community.”

Grand Prize Winners:

Two grand prize, full-tuition scholarship recipients:

• Derrick Drake, Substitute Teacher, Francis Scott Key Elementary School
• Kamilah Archer, Classroom Teacher, Fort Foote Elementary School

Partial Scholarship Winners:

Partial scholarship recipients:

• Demetrious Lancaster, Judith P Hoyer Montessori
• Stephanie Ramocan, CMIT Academy North
• Trishawna Fleming, Glenn Dale Elementary School

This scholarship program underscores PGCPS's dedication to supporting its employees' professional growth and ensuring that they have the resources they need to thrive.