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Basic Information

Deadline:
March 7, 2026
GPA Requirement:
Yes

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.

This scholarship is administered by the Wells County Community Foundation.

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, Zoology/Animal Biology, Genetics, Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography, Neuroscience, Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS, Human Services, General, Human Services, General, Social Work, 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