Five Alabama Students Receive Life-Changing Scholarships from Delbert B. Madison II Foundation

Empowering the next generation through education and opportunity

The Delbert B. Madison II Foundation is proud to announce five exceptional high school graduates who have been awarded scholarships for the 2025 academic year. These deserving students exemplify the spirit of perseverance and determination that the foundation champions, proving that with support and opportunity, young people can overcome challenges and achieve their dreams.

Stories of Hope and Determination

Each of these scholarship recipients brings their own unique story of resilience and ambition. Kiersten Jackson, a graduate of Brew Tech High School, will be attending the University of South Alabama to study international business. Her dreams extend beyond personal success as she plans to focus on starting her own nonprofit organization after graduation, continuing the cycle of giving back to her community and helping others the way she has been helped.

Kennedy Robinson from Elmore County High School has chosen to pursue psychology at the University of Alabama with an ambitious five-year plan. She envisions herself earning a doctorate degree and becoming a child psychiatrist, dedicating her career to helping young minds heal and grow. Her choice to work with children reflects the foundation's core values of compassion and understanding.

From Carver High School, two remarkable students have earned scholarships this year. Corey McMeans Jr. will be attending the University of Alabama at Birmingham to study mechanical engineering while maintaining his dream of playing in the NFL. His story represents the foundation's belief in supporting students with ambitious goals and unwavering determination. His classmate Channing Cargill will head to Jacksonville State University to study exercise science, with plans to become a physical therapist. Channing's motivation centers on "helping others for the better good," embodying the foundation's mission of service to others.

Anissa Mack, another graduate from Brew Tech High School, will pursue nursing at the University of South Alabama with her sights set on becoming a pediatric nurse. Her career choice reflects the foundation's values of compassion and care for those who need it most, particularly children who may face their own health challenges.

The Foundation's Growing Impact

Since its establishment, the Delbert B. Madison II Foundation has been making a tangible difference in the lives of Alabama students. This year's five scholarship awards represent students from three different high schools who will attend four major Alabama universities. What's particularly striking is that every single recipient has chosen to pursue careers in service-oriented fields, from healthcare and psychology to engineering and nonprofit work.

The foundation's mission to provide economic opportunities to students who have persevered through life challenges comes to life through these scholarship awards. These young people prove that when barriers are removed and opportunities are provided, students can transform their challenges into strength and their dreams into reality.

Honoring Delbert's Legacy

Each scholarship recipient embodies the spirit of Delbert B. Madison II, who despite being diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy at age 7, never complained and inspired everyone around him. Delbert's story of perseverance through challenges, his graduation with honors, and the standing ovation he received as he rolled across the stage in his wheelchair continues to inspire the foundation's work today.

The foundation actively seeks students who, like Delbert, have faced adversity but refuse to let it define their limitations. These five recipients demonstrate that with proper support, young people can overcome obstacles and achieve remarkable things. Their diverse career paths show that the foundation's impact extends across multiple fields, creating future leaders in healthcare, business, engineering, and community service.

Your Donation Creates Life-Changing Opportunities

The success stories of Kiersten, Kennedy, Corey, Channing, and Anissa are possible because of generous donors who believe in the power of education to transform lives. These students represent just the beginning of what's possible when people like you choose to invest in deserving young people who have the determination to succeed but need financial support to achieve their dreams.

The foundation depends entirely on donations from individuals, businesses, and community organizations who understand that investing in education creates ripple effects that benefit entire communities. When you donate to support a student's education, you're not just changing one life – you're investing in a future doctor, engineer, business leader, or community advocate who will give back for years to come.

Every donation, no matter the size, directly funds scholarships that remove financial barriers for students who have persevered through life's challenges. Your contribution becomes part of these inspiring success stories and helps create new ones. The five students celebrating today are proof that your donation dollars translate into real opportunities, real futures, and real hope.

Ready to make a life-changing donation? Your financial support to the Delbert B. Madison II Foundation ensures that more deserving students will have the chance to pursue their educational dreams. Together, we can continue Delbert's legacy by providing the scholarships that turn potential into achievement and dreams into reality.

Donate to the Delbert B. Madison II Foundation today and become part of the next student success story.

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