Congratulations, Alexander Millette, on Receiving the Max McElhaney Memorial Education Scholarship for 2023!

By Rocky McElhaney | August 16, 2023

Rocky McElhaney Law Firm proudly announces that Alexander Millette is this year’s recipient of the Max McElhaney Memorial Education Scholarship! We extend our sincere congratulations to this young man, who we know is going to go far in life. “We were very taken with Alexander’s essay,” said Rocky McElhaney. “His words about the Gold Standard of Love were among the best we’ve read in years and we’re looking forward to seeing what he does in the future.” About Alexander Millette Alexander Millette has had a long journey to college, but has never given up. With the unwavering support of his grandmother, who he calls “the gold standard of love,” he is studying gender studies and history, hoping to teach LGBTQ+ history in the future. In his own words: I want to use my knowledge and passion to make the world equal for all regardless of gender or orientation. I want to promote diversity at all levels of education and stand up for those whose experiences leave them mute. LGBT+, women, disabled, those who aren’t white, everyone should have the opportunity to achieve their highest goals and dreams. I will fight to change our world for the betterment of all. We can’t think of anything better than that. Alexander does all this with the help of his grandmother, his love of whom comes bursting through the page. He says of her, “Oma is not only my standard for love, but she is also the standard of a person I one day hope to be. Selfless, caring, supportive, kind, my Oma is the greatest person I could ever hope to know.” While he attends school, Alexander pays the bills by driving for Lyft and spends time with his roommates and friends. He hopes to use this scholarship to take an additional class to speed up his undergraduate education and begin working toward his Master’s education, as well as begin writing a paper for future publication. Everyone here at Rocky McElhaney Law Firm is so excited to see what the future holds for Alexander (and his Oma!). We are proud of his progress so far and can’t wait to see what he does next. About the Max McElhaney Memorial Educational Scholarship Rocky McElhaney Law Firm awards the Max McElhaney Memorial Educational Scholarship – a $3000.00 award – to an undergraduate student enrolled in an accredited four-year university or college. Eligible applicants must submit: • A story of the gold standard of love in the student’s family. • A statement of financial need. • A written statement of no more than 100 words explaining why the applicant should be chosen above all other applicants. Tell us what sets you apart and why you are special. Do not tell us boring, cookie-cutter stuff like you are committed to your studies or that you are dedicated to hard work. Wow us. Don’t bore us. • One recommendation from a faculty member or university/college advisor. • Proof of enrollment in a 4-year private college or university for the upcoming fall semester. • Student status and/or declaration of major in History or Education. • One picture. It can be a solo shot, illustrate the student doing what he or she loves, or spending time with those they love. Congratulations, Alexander, on your selection this year! We are all so proud of you. If you’d like to apply for the 2024 Max McElhaney Memorial Educational Scholarship or learn more about our previous winners, click here. META: The 2023 Max McElhaney Memorial Educational Scholarship Award winner has been chosen. Please join us in congratulating Alexander Millette! Rocky McElhaney Law Firm proudly announces that Alexander Millette is this year’s recipient of the Max McElhaney Memorial Education Scholarship! We extend our sincere congratulations to this young man, who we know is going to go far in life.

“We were very taken with Alexander’s essay,” said Rocky McElhaney. “His words about the Gold Standard of Love were among the best we’ve read in years and we’re looking forward to seeing what he  does in the future.”

About Alexander Millette

Alexander Millette has had a long journey to college, but has never given up. With the unwavering support of his grandmother, who he calls “the gold standard of love,” he is studying gender studies and history, hoping to teach LGBTQ+ history in the future. In his own words:

I want to use my knowledge and passion to make the world equal for all regardless of gender or
orientation. I want to promote diversity at all levels of education and stand up for those whose
experiences leave them mute. LGBT+, women, disabled, those who aren’t white, everyone should have the opportunity to achieve their highest goals and dreams. I will fight to change our world for the betterment of all.

We can’t think of anything better than that.

Alexander does all this with the help of his grandmother, his love of whom comes bursting through the page. He says of her, “Oma is not only my standard for love, but she is also the standard of a person I one day hope to be. Selfless, caring, supportive, kind, my Oma is the greatest person I could ever hope to know.”

While he attends school, Alexander pays the bills by driving for Lyft and spends time with his roommates and friends. He hopes to use this scholarship to take an additional class to speed up his undergraduate education and begin working toward his Master’s education, as well as begin writing a paper for future publication.

Everyone here at Rocky McElhaney Law Firm is so excited to see what the future holds for Alexander (and his Oma!). We are proud of his progress so far and can’t wait to see what he does next.

About the Max McElhaney Memorial Educational Scholarship

Rocky McElhaney Law Firm awards the Max McElhaney Memorial Educational Scholarship – a $3000.00 award – to an undergraduate student enrolled in an accredited four-year university or college. Eligible applicants must submit:

  • A story of the gold standard of love in the student’s family.
  • A statement of financial need.
  • A written statement of no more than 100 words explaining why the applicant should be chosen above all other applicants. Tell us what sets you apart and why you are special. Do not tell us boring, cookie-cutter stuff like you are committed to your studies or that you are dedicated to hard work. Wow us. Don’t bore us.
  • One recommendation from a faculty member or university/college advisor.
  • Proof of enrollment in a 4-year private college or university for the upcoming fall semester.
  • Student status and/or declaration of major in History or Education.
  • One picture. It can be a solo shot, illustrate the student doing what he or she loves, or spending time with those they love.

Congratulations, Alexander, on your selection this year! We are all so proud of you.

If you’d like to apply for the 2024 Max McElhaney Memorial Educational Scholarship or learn more about our previous winners, click here.

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