Max’s work demonstrates to the arts, currently in 3 programs. Offstage he perfects his talent by voice, cello, dance and piano lessons.
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Learn MoreWhy They Love Being a Student
Maxwells love of learning is truly something special to experience and watch as a parent. He has an incredible passion and inner joy that spreads across any classroom he enters and every single teacher he meets and lives he touches. He is pure joy to those of us that are blessed to be around him on a daily basis. Maxwell has a special purpose in life to advocate for those who are struggling and will always go out of his way to support those who are in need of friendship or support.
Favorite Subject & Why
History is a subject that Maxwell loves. He is an advocate of taking lessons from the past and making sure that we are using our past to shape our future. Maxwell is a proud member of the Orchestra and Theatre community in his school as well as a school initiative club that represents diverse groups in their school. Maxwell has dreams of going to college and getting his architectural degree while continuing his theatrical career.
How $20,000 Would Support Their Goals
Maxwell Tjaden is the perfect candidate for this scholarship! Max is driven, creative, articulate, intelligent, caring, capable, and respectful of this honor and what it means. Should he be given a chance, he would put the money to great use for his college education. Currently Maxwell is in many musical theatre programs. He would be able to further develop his musical talents and training in dance, as well as advance his artistic skills to become unstoppable as he grows into his career.
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