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Basic Information

Opens:
February 1, 2026
Deadline:
March 6, 2026
GPA Requirement:
Yes
Type:
Scholarship

Description

This scholarship is intended for Wells County residents who are graduating seniors of Bluffton High School, Kingdom Academy, Norwell High School, or Southern Wells High School entering one of the following fields of study: medical, food preparation (dietetics, culinary arts), recreational therapy (occupational or physical), or social services, with a minimum 3.0 GPA planning to enter a 2-year trade/technical training program or 4-year academic college program.

Preference may be given to the following:

Individuals who have expressed interest in pursuing a career relating to services for the elderly; and current employees of Christian Care Retirement Community.

Eligibility Criteria

Residency:
Wells County
High Schools:
Bluffton High School Norwell High School Southern Wells Jr./Sr. High School Kingdom Academy of Bluffton
Fields of Study:
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Culinary Arts and Related Services 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 PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS Human Services, General Social Work 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
Student Levels:
High School