The 2025 Christopher Goughnour Scholarship - $1,000

 

The Christopher Goughnour scholarship will help a student to attend college (2 or 4 year), technical school, or an apprenticeship program in healthcare. We intend to award this scholarship to a graduate from an underserved community.

 

Please see the information below.

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Selection Criteria: Applicant must submit: (1) proof of acceptance to college, technical school, or an apprenticeship program in healthcare; (2) a 500-word or less essay describing the challenges you have overcome and the actions you have taken to move forward with your dream of higher education; (3) a description of your activities to help your community; and (4) a letter of recommendation from a counselor or teacher.

 

Submission Process: A student can apply for this scholarship by sending the following via email or postal mail: (1) proof of enrollment in a college, technical school, or apprenticeship healthcare training program; (2) 500 word or less essay on the challenges faced and actions taken to pursue a healthcare career; (3) a description of community involvement; and (4) a letter of recommendation from a counselor or teacher.  The email or postal mail with this information should be submitted to Michael Maxey (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 31, 2025. You will receive an email confirmation of your submission. A $1,000 scholarship will be awarded in September 2025. 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.

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