2026 Scholarships
Our goal for 2026 is to provide $10,000 (ten $1,000 scholarships) to high school seniors in order for them to further their education at a two or four-year college, technical program, or apprenticeship. We currently have $5,000 in donations toward this goal. The Marie Maxey Foundation is an IRS certified 501c3 charitable organization (EIN -83-1473076). Your donation is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
You can access the scholarship application at this link -- https://forms.gle/EyFswimWSomgdfYP6
We are focusing our scholarships on youth from underserved communities in Grenada, Mississippi and Latino students nationwide. We will also continue funding ongoing activities to help a school feeding program in El Salvador. These scholarships will honor the memory of Dulce Deinken, Chris Goughnour, David & Elena Bathrick, Bastiaan Schouten, Dilian Deal, John Duke Lippincott, Nancy Maxey Lippincott, Bo Hunter, Buddy Thompson, and Jack Maxey.
The John Duke Lippincott Memorial Scholarship:
Honoring a Legacy of Ingenuity and Industry
We are proud to announce the John Duke Lippincott Memorial Scholarship, dedicated to supporting students who embody the spirit of self-reliance, intellectual curiosity, and hard work that defined John Duke’s life.
This scholarship honors a man who was as much an artist of the land as he was a self-taught engineer. Whether he was debating foreign affairs in college, grafting pecan trees at the Scobey farm, or inventing the tools necessary to build a family business from the ground up, John Duke Lippincott lived with a tireless drive to understand and improve the world around him.
His life provides a powerful inspiration for today’s students. He taught us that when the economy fails, you innovate; when a tool doesn't exist, you build it; and when a challenge arises, you meet it with discipline and persistence
This award is intended for a student who, like John Duke, possesses an "adventurous streak" and the "stamina" to turn a vision into reality. We seek to support those who are not afraid to work with both their hands and their minds to build a future for themselves and their community. "He was a taskmaster, a craftsman, and a pioneer—a man who proved that with intelligence and industry, one can truly build a life out of the hills of Scobey."
The Nancy Maxey Lippincott Memorial Scholarship:
Honoring a Legacy of Love and Dedication
We are proud to announce the Nancy Maxey Lippincott Memorial Scholarship, dedicated to a woman whose life was defined by resilience, quiet strength, and an extraordinary commitment to service. Raised as a farm girl in the Mississippi foothills, Nancy navigated the hardships of the Great Depression with a "pioneer" spirit, balancing the demanding roles of wife, mother to five children, and the manager of a local grocery store. Her dedication to her community reached a new milestone at age 56, when she became a certified nurse’s aide, spending the next 24 years nurturing newborns at Grenada Medical Center. This scholarship embodies her faith in God, her tireless work ethic, and her compassionate heart, which sought to heal and support those around her.
This award is intended for students who mirror Nancy’s grit and desire for excellence. The ideal candidate is a local youth who seeks to a career in healthcare. A person who demonstrates a commitment to serving underserved populations, particularly within the medical field. "By supporting individuals who aspire to become the next generation of 'silent saviors' in rural Mississippi, this scholarship ensures that Nancy’s legacy of love and resilience will continue to thrive."
