Max Finney Foundation Scholarship
We are excited to continue this key component of Max’s legacy for the second year. Here are the young men to whom the Max Finney Foundation has awarded scholarships in 2020. We hope you join us in heart-felt congratulations and support.
The Max Finney Foundation scholarships are granted to young men who will be attending high quality private education at middle and high schools in the greater Houston area. These young men should be of sound character, good scholars, involved in the school and community, and exhibit leadership.
We’re all incredibly excited to engage with these upstanding gentlemen throughout their journey and wish them well in their endeavors.
2020 Scholarship Awardees
AUGUSTINE
Augustine is an eighth grader at St. Anne’s Catholic School in Tomball, Texas. Augustine loves being outdoors, especially camping, fishing, or hiking. He always tries to reach the highest peaks, and you’ll find him at the front of the line while exploring. He also enjoys attending youth group at Prince of Peace Catholic Church with all of his friends. Augustine likes playing sports, baseball and soccer are his favorites. His hobbies include playing with legos and making new games for others to play. When he grows up he wants to be a mechanical engineer and a priest. Augustine's favorite classes include math, science, social studies and religion. In the future, Augustine would like to explore Canada, Europe, and Australia.
COLLIN
Collin is a sophmore at Frassati Catholic High School sophomore. He loves learning and particularly appreciates the unique experience of being taught by religious sisters. He was born in Metairie, Louisiana and moved to Texas the summer before 1st grade. Missing the religious component, he completed only one year of public school before returning to a Catholic school. Collin is running cross country in the fall and will again play tennis for the Falcons in the spring. His interest in school clubs includes the World Languages club, Swing Dance, and Youth Government. Collin’s favorite subject is religion because the material challenges him both intellectually and spiritually. His hobbies include spending time with friends, playing the piano and making people laugh. When world travel is available to us again, he hopes to visit Italy to see the Vatican, Australia to see The Great Barrier Reef and he dreams of visiting Jerusalem to visit all the Holy sites of Jesus’ life on earth.
FEDERICO
Federico is a sophomore at Strake Jesuit College Preparatory in Houston. At school, he is particularly interested in Theology and English as they allow him to challenge his thoughts critically. He has lived in Italy, Norway, and Houston, and been able to experience different cultures, environments, and challenges which played a crucial role in his formation as a person. Federico is quite athletic, and has always been drawn to varied sports; he will soon start the new soccer season at his club and is looking forward to be part of his school soccer team again in the new academic year. Federico enjoys traveling the world, exploring nature and cities with his family and friends. He loves to go on long hikes in the mountains and stay immersed in nature. In the future, Federico is planning to continue being active outdoors while growing academically and spiritually, continuing to strive every day to become the best version of himself for his future and for the community he is in. Federico is very grateful for his family support and the inspiring environment in his school.