I throw out an easy challenge.

It sounds so simple, but it’s kinda complex.

It’s just, “Be good. Do good.”

— Principal Dr. Michael J. Doran. Wootton High School 2015 graduation

Congratulations to the 2025-2026 Dr. Doran Scholarship winners

This year the Dr. Doran Scholarship transitioned to a video essay format and moved the contest to the fall semester ahead of college applications. Max Nguyen was announced as this year’s Dr. Doran Scholarship winner with a $15,000 award. We also recognized Chloe Ayissi-Etoh and Langston Fabiyi for their outstanding essay submissions as honorable mentions with a $2,500 award.

Watch the 2025-2026 Dr. Doran Scholarship award winners announcement

Watch the essay submissions from this year’s winners

Max Nguyen spoke about his journey with cerebral palsy and his work with the guitar program at Wootton. He wants to major in biomedical engineering (BME) with a focus on robotics and assistive technology.

Chloe Ayissi-Etoh spoke about building community and mentorship through her passion in fashion and work as president of the Junior Minority Scholars club. She wants to major in fashion design and minor in business management.

Langston Fabiyi spoke about his commitment to service in the community through faith, sports and volunteering. He wants to major in environmental engineering.

Our Mission

The Dr. Michael J. Doran Scholarship, Inc. was established by his family in April 2016 for the benefit of Thomas S. Wootton High School students attending college upon graduation.

Scholarships provide financial assistance to graduates of Wootton in Rockville, Maryland whose parents were not able to go college, as well as students with particularly compelling circumstances.

Since May 2016, with input from school administrators and the PTSA, the Doran family have awarded scholarships to select students from Wootton’s graduating class who embody the ideals of Dr. Doran. Click here to learn more.

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