--- title: Bank Independent Honors Athens State Recipients of Mauldin Scholarship description: Bank Independent was proud to recognize two students from Athens State University as recipients of the 2024 Edward Fennel Mauldin Endowed Scholarship. image: https://blog.bibank.com/hubfs/2024%20ASU%20Edward%20Mauldin%20Scholarship.jpg --- FDIC-Insured - Backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government [![bibank-logo](https://blog.bibank.com/hubfs/BankIndependent_October2025/Images/bibank-logo.svg "bibank-logo")](https://bibank.com/) [![svgviewer-png-output (11)](https://blog.bibank.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BankIndependent_October2025/Images/svgviewer-png-output%20(11).png?width=47&height=31&name=svgviewer-png-output%20(11).png "svgviewer-png-output (11)")](https://bibank.com/) - Personal - Deposit - [Compare Checking](https://bibankcom/personal/compare-checking) - [Independent](https://bibank.com/personal/independent-checking) - [Independent Plus](https://bibank.com/personal/independent-plus-checking) - 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Home - [Bank Independent Blog](https://blog.bibank.com/blog) - Bank Independent Honors Athens State Recipients of Mauldin Scholarship [Ashley Balch](https://blog.bibank.com/blog/author/ashley-balch) 12/19/2024 [Press Releases](https://blog.bibank.com/blog/topic/press-releases) [0 Comments](https://blog.bibank.com/blog/bank-independent-honors-athens-state-recipients-of-mauldin-scholarship-1#postComment) 1 Minutes Bank Independent was proud to recognize two students from Athens State University as recipients of the 2024 Edward Fennel Mauldin Endowed Scholarship. The pair were honored at a reception hosted by Bank Independent and Athens State representatives.![2024 ASU Edward Mauldin Scholarship](https://blog.bibank.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2024%20ASU%20Edward%20Mauldin%20Scholarship.jpg?width=600&height=400&name=2024%20ASU%20Edward%20Mauldin%20Scholarship.jpg) The scholarship, designed for first-generation college attendees, is named in honor of the late Bank Independent President, Edward Fennel Mauldin. John Jones, a junior majoring in Management, and Mallie Dover, a senior majoring in Early Childhood Education, are both first-time recipients of the scholarship. Bank Independent President Macke Mauldin congratulated the students on their achievements, sharing how his father, the late Edward Fennel Mauldin, never graduated from college, yet led a successful life and career. Mauldin emphasized that his father’s belief in the transformative power of education remains a guiding principle for the bank’s support of first-generation college students. “You have the support of the entire Bank Independent team,” Mauldin said. “This scholarship carries a responsibility. Many people have helped you get to where you are today, and I encourage you to embrace that responsibility by paying it forward when you see someone in need.” "Bank Independent and the Mauldin family share a deep commitment to education and a passion for fostering growth within individuals and communities," said Athens State President Catherine Wehlberg. "Their support empowers our students to grow, thrive, and reach their full potential, aligning closely with our mission at Athens State University.” The Edward Fennel Mauldin Endowed Scholarship continues to reflect Bank Independent’s commitment to fostering educational opportunities and supporting the aspirations of the next generation of leaders. **About Bank Independent** Since 1947, Bank Independent has taken pride in serving the customers who count on us to be there for them when they need us most. With 33 traditional Sales Offices across North Alabama, an on-campus Deshler Tiger Branch, and the Digital Sales Office, we’re committed to providing the best service, designing the most desired products, and creating an overall excellent experience for each and every customer. As a local community bank, we believe in building relationships that run deep and last. All our team members reside in our local communities and believe in giving back through volunteering. 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