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Basic Information

Opens:
December 1, 2025
Deadline:
March 1, 2026
Type:
Scholarship

Description

Established by Ethel Vandermark to provide scholarship assistance to graduates of local high schools in Kosciusko County to pursue medical training. Ethel worked as a book keeper and office manager for Kosciusko County REMC for many years. Everett was a farmer. They were married 50 years. Mrs. Vandermark was also the original donor of the Good Samaritan Fund, which provides financial assistance to those suffering from a medical condition.

Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible for this scholarship:

  • Kosciusko County resident
  • Graduate of a public high school in Kosciusko County
  • Field of Study: Health
  • Demonstrates financial need

Reviewers will consider the following when selecting a recipient:

  • Likelihood to achieve a degree or skill in the medical profession

This scholarship is administered by the Kosciusko County Community Foundation.

Eligibility Criteria

Residency:
Kosciusko County
High Schools:
Tippecanoe Valley High School Warsaw Community High School Wawasee High School Whitko High School
Fields of Study:
BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES Biology, General Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology Zoology/Animal Biology Genetics Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography Neuroscience Sport and Fitness Administration/Management Communication Disorders Sciences and Services Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist Dental Assisting/Assistant Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Health and Medical Administrative Services Medical/Clinical Assistant Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant Occupational Therapist Assistant Pharmacy Technician/Assistant Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant Radiologist Assistant Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Surgical Technology/Technologist Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer Athletic Training/Trainer Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician Pre-Dentistry Studies Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies Pre-Pharmacy Studies Pre-Nursing Studies Pre-Chiropractic Studies Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies Pre-Optometry Studies Pre-Physical Therapy Studies Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration Public Health Art Therapy/Therapist Music Therapy/Therapist Occupational Therapy/Therapist Physical Therapy/Therapist Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage