The Marie Maxey Foundation is providing up to a $1,000 scholarship ($500 from our foundation matching $500 from private or public sources) in memory of Ambassador Palmer for a young person attending Bluefield State University (a Historically Black College & University in West Virginia) who is interested in a career in foreign affairs.
 

The 2024 Larry Palmer Scholarship

 

The Larry Palmer scholarship will help a young person attending Bluefield State University in Bluefield, West Virginia, continue their higher education.  Please see the information below.

 

Geographic Location: You must be enrolled and resident at Bluefield State University.

 

Selection Criteria: You must provide proof of enrollment at Bluefield State University. You must provide a 500-word or less essay describing the challenges you have overcome to move forward with your education.  The essay should be on the following theme: “What is the biggest obstacle I have overcome in life and what did I learn from it?”  

 

Submission Process: Please submit your essay along with your name, mailing address, and proof of enrollment in a college, technical school, or apprenticeship program to Michael Maxey (email: michael@maxeys.org) or mailed to the Marie Maxey Foundation, 5525 Talon Court, Fairfax, Virginia 22032.

 

Deadline for Submission: All submissions must be received by August 15, 2024.  Receipt of submissions will be confirmed by email.  All submissions will be reviewed and a $1,000 scholarship will be awarded in September 2024. Please note that the scholarship check will be sent to the student's account at their college or technical school.

 

If you have any questions, please contact Michael Maxey at michael@maxeys.org.