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County REALTORS® Award $10,500 in Scholarships to High School Seniors

On May 6, 2026, The Prince George's County Association of REALTORS® (PGCAR) awarded $10,500 in college scholarships to deserving high school graduates. Through the REALTORS® David and Juanita Maclin Memorial Scholarship Fund, named in memory of PGCAR's 2006 President, David Maclin, and his wife, REALTOR® Juanita Maclin, the fund awarded four $2,500 college scholarships, plus an additional Honorable Mention Scholarship of $500.

David and Juanita contributed to the economic development of Prince George's County, and they were key contributors to the growth and development of area churches. Their efforts were acknowledged through numerous awards, certifications, and special recognitions.

It is because of their many contributions to the community that the Prince George's County Association of REALTORS® established the David & Juanita Maclin Memorial Scholarship Fund in 2008. Based on the theme "How I made a difference in my Community," the Scholarship Fund awards college scholarships to Prince George's County High School seniors who are actively engaged in giving back to their communities. "Unlike traditional academic or athletic scholarships, these are given based on the students' local community service efforts," said Donald Frederick, Chair of the Scholarship Committee.

This year's recipients served the needs of Prince George's County communities in providing services in raising awareness for Alzheimer's disease/anxiety disorders, helping young girls find their voice and confidence by providing free workshops, working with special needs/autistic children, and working with and donating cakes through an organization called "Icing Smiles" for children with cancer.

Of the 36 entries, four Prince George's County High School seniors were each awarded $2,500 college scholarships:

  • Isabelle Becraft of Eleanor Roosevelt High School, planning to attend Georgetown University.
  • Horayn Gibson of Charles Herbert Flowers, planning to attend Vanderbilt University.
  • Eden Oyelakin of Frederick Douglass High School, planning to attend University of Maryland College Park.
  • Alyssa Tyson of Frederick Douglass High School, planning to attend Salisbury University.

The winner of the Honorable Mention Scholarship of $500:

  • Gerald Carter of Frederick Douglass High School, planning to attend the University of Maryland College Park.
Congratulations 2026 Maclin Scholarship Winners
Pictured from left to right: Valecia Maclin-Topping, Eden Oyelakin, Isabelle Becraft, Horayn Gibson, Alyssa Tyson, Gerald Carter, Donald Frederick, Chair of Scholarship Committee, and Carole Webb, 2026 PGCAR President.

Since its inception in 2008, the Scholarship Fund has provided over $142,000 in scholarships to students graduating from Prince George's County High Schools.


The Voice for Real Estate in Prince George's County
PGCAR is the voice for REALTORS® in Prince George's County, Maryland. Representing more than 3,500 real estate professionals in the national capital area, PGCAR is an affiliate of the Maryland and National Association of REALTORS®. We are proud to serve our members and our community, and work to ensure professionalism in the industry. Our volunteers and staff work to offer services to real estate professionals and to provide avenues for our members to become more successful. We proudly work to promote and protect homeownership and private property rights.

CONTACTS:
Carole Webb, 2026 PGCAR President - 301-850-0255, CaroleRWebb@yahoo.com
Mike Graziano, Executive Vice President - 301-306-7900, mikeg@pgcar.com