MAX is excited and pleased to support the youth of our River Region by awarding ten students $2,000 scholarships for continued education. MAX is a cooperative not-for-profit financial institution committed to building lifelong relationships with our members. We wish you continued success with all your educational goals and in all your future endeavors.

MAX is now accepting 2010 MAX4Kids Scholarship applications.  For an application, visit any MAX branch, call 334.260.2600 or download one here . The deadline to submit the application is March 12, 2010.  Please read the eligibility requirements before filling out and submitting your application.

Eligibility
This scholarship is intended for students continuing their education at a four-year institution, junior college or technical school.
1. The student applying for the scholarship must be a MAX member. A parent's or guardian's membership does not qualify. A student's account must have been opened by December 31, 2009 in order to be eligible for the scholarship.
2. Applicant must be (or will be) a spring 2010 graduate of a River Region high school with at least a cumulative 3.0 GPA, and must begin college or technical school in the fall of 2010.
3. The deadline to apply for a MAX Scholarship is March 12, 2010.

How To Apply
1. Scholarship applications may be obtained from any MAX, Your Community Credit Union office, by calling 334-398-0913, or you may download the application below.
2010 MAX4Kids Scholarship Application » 
2. All sections of the MAX4Kids Scholarship application must be completed by the student applicant only.
3. Write at 350 word essay describing a challenge you have faced, and how you have overcome or are planning to overcome the situation. Also include a statement reflecting the value and benefit of your membership with MAX Credit Union.
4. Include three (3) letters of recommendation and list all other scholarships received.
5. Include your official high school transcript (obtained from your counselor), including official SAT, ACT or College Entrance Score.
6. Mail this application and materials to MAX, Your Community Credit Union, P.O. Box 244040, Montgomery, AL 36124-4040. Incomplete packages will automatically disqualify your application. All applications must be postmarked by March 12, 2010.

Selection Process
Judging will take place in mid-April by a selection panel and the decision of the judges is final. The MAX Scholarship Committee will review all applications and select ten (10) students to receive $2,000 scholarship awards. In the event of a tie, the committee will interview the applicants to select scholarship recipients. All applicants will be notified of scholarship decisions.

Award Disbursement
MAX will award a $2,000 scholarship to the selected applicants. MAX will award the money upon receiving a letter from the registrar of the designated college or university, or any document confirming the recipient’s successful completion of the first quarter or semester of study.

For questions or more information on the 2009 MAX4Kids Scholarship application, please contact the Scholarship Coordinator at 334.398.0913.

The MAX4Kids Foundation is a non-profit organization that was created in 2001 by MAX associates as a way to give back to the community. Read more. >