Our Donors

Ashton Fletcher, Jr

Ashton Fletcher, Jr

Ashton received full scholarships to the Peabody Conservatory of Music and Morgan University, where he earned Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees. As the recipient of a National Endowment for the Arts fellowship, he studied with renowned bassist Keter Betts...

Bruce T. Votta

Bruce T. Votta

The Votta Family started the CCBC Scholarship to assist CCBC students, of any age, with their education expenses. The Votta Family recognizes the need for both young and seasoned students for financial help as they progress with their formal education. With...

Celena Hadlock

Celena Hadlock

Celena Ann Hadlock was an Assistant Professor at CCBC who taught Spanish and coordinated World Languages on the Essex and Dundalk campuses. She spoke Spanish and Protuguese and was passionate about other cultures, diversity and inclusion. Professor Hadlock was an...

Donald and Darlene Wakefiled

Donald and Darlene Wakefiled

The Donald and Darlene Wakefield endowed scholarship was established in 2002. Mr. and Mrs. Wakefield have a strong committment to community college education .

Dr. Dennis E. Seymour

Dr. Dennis E. Seymour

Dr. Dennis E.Seymour Dean Emeritus of the CCBC School of Business, Criminal Justice and Law. He has a PhD in Criminal Justice from Southwest University, two bachelors from University of Maryland, and a Masters from Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Seymour was employed...

Frank and Esther Messina

Frank and Esther Messina

Colonel Frank G. Messina is an alumni of Essex Community College (1977) with an Associate of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice. In addition, he also graduated from the F.B.I National Academy and the Federal Executive Institute. His passion for police work led to a 28...

Jake Audet Memorial Scholarship

Jake Audet Memorial Scholarship

The Jake Audet Memorial Scholarship was established in February of 2021 by his family to honor his life and legacy after his untimely passing. Recipients of this scholarship must be enrolled at CCBC pursuing a degree or certificate program in one of CCBC’s skills...

Joel D. Lapin

Joel D. Lapin

Joel D. Lapin, Professor Emeritus of Sociology at CCBC Catonsville established the Joel D. Lapin and Family Scholarship in honor and memory of his parents Aaron and Anne Lapin of Worcester, Massachusetts. Their love, sacrifices and support enabled Joel to be the...

Johnson Controls, Inc. - Building Solutions North America

Johnson Controls, Inc. - Building Solutions North America

Johnson Controls: Enhancing the Intelligence of Buildings Johnson Controls is helping drive the outcomes that matter most. Through a full range of systems and digital solutions, we make your buildings smarter. A smarter building is safer, more comfortable, more...

Lindsay Ruland

Lindsay Ruland

Lindsay Ruland was a CCBC student who passed away at the tender age of 33 from Metastatic Breast Cancer. She was a life-long learner, single mom, enjoyed riding horses, writing songs, and serving others. Lindsay was an advocate for healthcare and health research:...

LLoyd Goren Scholarship Fund

LLoyd Goren Scholarship Fund

The Lloyd Goren Scholarship Fund was started by Mr. Gary Heil , Ms. Robin Lee , Ms. Natalia Leimkuhler and all graduates of the CCBC Catonsville campus, in memory of past Barnstormer and theatre lover Mr. Lloyd Goren. In the late 1980’s, a group of Catonsville...

Lucy A. Grumbach

Lucy A. Grumbach

Longtime Dundalk resident, Lucy (Lou) A. Grumbach (December 12, 1926-October 20, 2018) , born in San Piero Patti, Sicily, moved to Dundalk at age 3 with her family. After attending Sparrows Point High School, Lou worked at Bethlehem Steel, at Fort Holabird, as a...

Melissa Hopp and Joyln Bauer Endowed Scholarship

Melissa Hopp and Joyln Bauer Endowed Scholarship

Benjamin and Lanette Young are long-time supporters of the Community College of Baltimore County. In 2013, the couple established the Melissa Hopp and Joyln Bauer Endowed Scholarship to honor their close friend and colleague. Benjamin came from a family of meager...

Oriole Advocates' Chartiable Foundation

Oriole Advocates' Chartiable Foundation

The Oriole Advocates’ Charitable Foundation (OACF) was established as a 501 © (3) Corporation In 1987. The organization promotes the health and well-being of youth through the State of Maryland and across the globe through its support of organizations both domestic...