Max Boatin Memorial Endowment Scholarship & Parent Resources
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The Max Boatin Memorial Endowment Scholarship
Open for application on May 1st.
On March 4, 2026, the Boatin family was involved in a tragic car accident on the 101. Michelle and Brady were heading home from VCS basketball practice with Max at the time. Our hearts are broken that Max passed away on March 6th at 12:57pm in the hands of the Lord. We pray for the Boatin family as they process the unimaginable.
The VCS community has rallied around the Boatin family in an amazing way in the days since the accident. The family has requested that any support for their family be directed toward honoring Max’s legacy through the Max Boatin Memorial Endowment Scholarship established at VCS. This scholarship is intended to honor Max’s legacy as a young and energetic warrior for Christ.
Looking to give (donors)?
Use the giving form below to give a tax-deductible gift in support of this annual scholarship. More information on the scholarship can be found below.
Looking to apply (families)?
Families who would like to apply for this annual scholarship may do so using the application form below (if the form is unavailable, the application window is currently closed).
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APPLICATION CRITERIA
Financial merit-based scholarship for a current VCS student
This scholarship is available to any K-12 student at VCS who currently (within the last 6 or next 6 months) participates in athletics, whether at VCS or through community sports. While not required, additional consideration will be given to applicants who are in the VINE program, as well as applicants who exhibit a significant financial need.
AWARD AMOUNT
$2,500, one-time scholarship
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
The Max Boatin Memorial Scholarship is intended as a financial merit scholarship for a VCS student who well-represents the very best of the way that Max Boatin lived during his life:
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- Loves Jesus
- Lives consistently with his/her beliefs
- Kind, positive, and empathetic
- Non-judgmental
- Team-oriented
- Humble
- Parent(s) should complete an essay (up to 300 words) describing how their child well-represents the values that Max lived during his life. Please describe your child’s dedication to sports and if applicable, VINE participation and financial need.
- The student should complete an essay (up to 300 words) describing how they well-represent the values that Max lived during his life. Parents can assist if necessary for students in grades K-6.
INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY
- Complete the form below.
- The application window is from May 1-May 15.
- The recipient will be notified by the end of May.
- This scholarship is for a student’s VCS tuition. It will be credited to the following school year.
Please note: The award may be credited toward the family’s overall school balance.
Apply for this Scholarship
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