Founded in 1940 by five classroom retirees, the Anne Arundel Retired Teachers Association was the first of its kind in Maryland. Today, with more than 2,000 members and a name change, the Anne Arundel Retired School Personnel Association offers programs and information to its members and contributes funds to promote educational causes.

The Anne Arundel Retired School Personnel Association – Teacher Education Scholarship supports high schools seniors looking to pursue a career in education. 

In spring 2025, AARSPA awarded five $5,000 Teacher Education Scholarships.