In 2024, the Marie Maxey Foundation will provide $8,000 in scholarships to help Hispanic and other deserving youth obtain a postsecondary education. 

Our first scholarship of 2024 was awarded to Amber Holland of Grenada, Mississippi, in memory of Buddy Thompson. The Buddy Thompson Memorial Scholarship was awarded on February 6, 2024.  Amber's dream is to become a physical therapist and she is enrolled at Holmes Community College.  Please join us in wishing Amber great success as she builds a better future for herself and for her community.   A check for $1,000 was sent to Holmes Community College for Amber's student account.

Pending scholarships include the following: 

Three $1,000 scholarships will be awarded in September 2024. Graduates of Justice, Mount Vernon, and John Lewis High School are eligible to apply. Applicants must be accepted to either a college, technical program, or apprenticeship program in healthcare and have demonstrated a high degree of commitment and creativity in moving toward their dream of a health-related career.  

One $1,000 scholarship will be provided in Coahoma County, Mississippi to a student who is enrolled in a college, technical school, or apprenticeship program. 

Three $1,000 scholarships will be provided in Grenada County, Mississippi, to a student who is enrolled in a college, technical school, or apprenticeship program.

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