MONTGOMERY, AL (May 18, 2018) – The accomplishments of 11 high school seniors were recognized by the MAX4Kids Foundation at a scholarship reception that took place on Thursday, May 3, in MAX’s Eastdale Community Room.

“MAX4Kids is honored to award scholarships to these eleven worthy recipients,” said Brooke Rollan, Community Relations and Foundation Coordinator. “We hope these scholarships lighten any financial burden that may come with the increasing cost of college tuition and give these students the opportunity to succeed in furthering their education.”

The 11 seniors from Montgomery, Autauga, Elmore and Lee counties were selected from nearly 80 applicants representing 25 different schools. MAX4Kids is awarding $55,000 in scholarships this year.

Jennifer Arce – Trinity Christian School

Jay Haygens – Marbury High School

Madolynn Headley – Lowndes Academy

Sloan Hicks – Marbury High School

Jailyn Holt – LAMP

JaKaylan Ivey – Brewbaker Technology Magnet High School

Nicole Jackson – Stanhope Elmore High School

Caitlin Koterba – Prattville High School

Da’Kendrick Patterson – Brewbaker Technology Magnet High School

India Richardson – Brewbaker Technology Magnet High School

Sharee Riggs – Wetumpka High School

About the MAX4Kids Foundation

The MAX4Kids Foundation® is a non-profit organization that was created in 2001 by MAX associates as a way to give back to the communities MAX serves. Throughout the year, MAX volunteers hold fundraisers that include the MAX4Kids Annual Charity Golf Tournament, blue jean days, candy bar sales and other events to raise money. To date, the foundation has awarded more than $440,000 through the MAX4Kids Scholarship program to deserving high school seniors for their scholastic achievements. The MAX4Kids Foundation has also donated over $1,000,000 to children’s charities in the River Region and East Alabama.

About MAX

MAX is a leading, locally owned financial institution in Alabama, with more than $1 billion in assets. Serving our communities for more than 60 years, MAX provides a full suite of consumer and business financial products, including checking, savings, loans, wealth management, insurance, mortgages, online and mobile banking. MAX has 17 branch locations across its Alabama footprint. Please visit us at www.myMAX.com.