The Community Foundation for Crawford County is pleased to introduce Maxwell Phillips, a 2021 recipient of one of the four Kenneth Cummins Scholarship awards.
Maxwell, the son of Daniel and Lisa Phillips, is a 2021 graduate of Buckeye Central High School. He will be attending Ohio Northern University this fall and studying computer science.
What inspired you to choose your intended major?
“When I was about seven years old, I discovered the world of videogames. By playing them throughout my childhood, I learned how to use and solve problems with computers. This sparked my interest in my extracurricular activities, computer hardware, coding, problem-solving, and learning about technology in general. That is what inspired me to pursue Computer Science.”
What are your career and life goals after you graduate?
“My primary post-graduation career goal is to obtain a software engineering position at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) or Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX). I want to make a difference in the world, and I believe the best way to do that is to assist in making humanity a multi-planetary civilization. I also intend to become financially stable, and to continue to learn about and improve my skills with computers, programming, and technology.”
Congratulations and good luck in the future, Maxwell!
To learn more about the scholarships offered through the Foundation, visit www.cfcrawford.org/scholarships.
