Riedford Health Professions Scholarship
Annual, renewable scholarship established by anonymous donors in honor of Bernard (Bernie) Riedford, a teacher, who was instrumental in a program designed to introduce Mount Vernon High School students to the multiple professions available in the field of health care.
Eligibility Criteria
Graduating seniors of Mt. Vernon High School with a minimum 3.2 cumulative grade point average (4.0 scale) pursuing a two- or four-year degree at any accredited college or university in Indiana, Western Kentucky (which offers in-state tuition to Indiana residents) or Wabash Valley College in Southeastern Illinois. Applicants must be planning to pursue a major course of study in healthcare including, but not limited to, nursing, pre-medicine, occupational therapy, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, pre-dentistry, or pre-optometry.
Selection Criteria
Selection will be based on all sections of the application form and the required essay.
Supplemental Requirements
Original essay (200 words or fewer) responding to the following: ”Why Healthcare?”
Official grade transcript.
Award Amount
$500
Application Deadline
January 19, 2026 at Midnight
Renewal Details
May be renewable for consecutive sophomore, junior and senior years. Renewal applications may be considered provided recipient has maintained full-time status and a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average (4.0 scale) during the freshman and ensuing years. Recipients must continue to major in a healthcare course of study in order to remain eligible for renewal awards - documentation from transcripts and/or faculty advisors will be required upon application for renewal. Renewal awards may differ from the original award amount. Renewal applications will be assigned to renewal candidates in their online student account.
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