Scholarships
The Maryland Correctional Administrators Association is proud to support the professional growth and educational aspirations of correctional professionals and their families through our annual scholarship program.
These scholarships exemplify our commitment to fostering excellence within the corrections community and helping to build a brighter future for our members and their loved ones.
Congratulations to our 2025 Scholarship Winners
Jennifer Nodonly-Sanders
Employer: DPSCS – Hagerstown Regional Commitment Office
Job Title: Commitment Records Specialist II
College: University of Maryland Global Campus
Major: Psychology
Goal: Correctional Psychologist
Traquita Ishway
Employer: Baltimore Central Booking Intake Center
Job Title: Correctional Officer II
College: University of Maryland Global Campus
Major: Criminal Justice
Goal: Correctional Supervisor
Marissa Heiner
Employer: MCI – Hagerstown
Job Title: Office Secretary
College: Shepherd University
Major: Criminal Justice – Law Enforcement Administration
Goal: Case Manager or Probation/Parole Officer
MCAA Legacy Scholarship Application Information
Interested in applying for the next MCAA Legacy Scholarship? Application announcements are released each March and include detailed instructions. Eligible correctional professionals and their family members pursuing higher education are encouraged to apply.
Questions about the MCAA Legacy Scholarships? Email Ryan Taylor at taylorrf@ccso.us
WANT TO SUPPORT OUR SCHOLARSHIP FUND?
MCAA welcomes donations to our scholarship fund. Every contribution, large or small, makes a difference in the lives and legacies of ambitious members of the corrections community.
For tax purposes, be sure to keep your CFES online donation receipt or the receipt you’ll get following a donation via check.
Donate Online
- Click the button below to go to the CFES secure donation site.
- Select ‘Other Fund’ from the fund list.
- In the Comments field, type: ‘MCAA Legacy Scholarship Fund’.
- Enter your donation amount and payment information.
- Complete your secure donation.
Donate By Check
- Make your check payable to “Maryland Correctional Administrators Association”
- In the memo line, write: “MCAA Legacy Scholarship Fund”
- Mail the check to:
Maryland Correctional Administrators Association
41880 Baldridge Street
Leonardtown, MD 20650 - Optional: Include your email address so MCAA can acknowledge your donation.