Lester M. Baughman Scholarship

Overview

Our donors create scholarship funds to honor loved ones, communities, schools, and professions. These individually endowed funds make up our Community Scholarship Program and support local students pursuing higher education.


Each scholarship has its own eligibility requirements and selection criteria set by the donor, and some—like this off-cycle opportunity—follow timelines that differ from our primary Community Scholarships Common Application. Awards vary in purpose and student profile and are made through a competitive process that may consider academics, activities, goals, and financial need. All awards are made without regard to race, creed, color, sex, religion, or national origin.

Getting Ready To Apply

Review the scholarship criteria in the description below. You may use the Student Review Sheet to make notes about requirements and the application access code. Click the Apply Now button when you are ready to begin your application. You will be redirected to our scholarship management system login page where you can create a new account or log into your existing account. Once you are on your account dashboard, click Apply in the menu. Next, enter the access code for Knox County (kno) in the "Search or Enter Access Code" field and hit Enter. Once the application for this scholarship appears, click the Apply button to begin your application.

Lester M. Baughman Scholarship Description

  • Lester M. Baughman Scholarship

    An annual scholarship created by John M. Baughman along with his sister, Edith Powers, in memory of their father.

    Eligibility Criteria:
    Current employees of Haven of Bridgeport in Bridgeport, IL, Aperion Care in Vincennes, IN, and Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN, who have completed one year of employment and are enrolled in a course of study at an accredited educational institution for the attainment of their GED, certification/licensure as a CMA, CNA, LPN, RN, or BSN or any specialty training for nursing staff that will enhance their knowledge and skills in the care of long-term care patients. Past recipients of the scholarship may reapply; however, renewal awards are not guaranteed.

    Selection Criteria:
    Financial need based on the information provided in the Unusual Circumstances section of the application, work experience, the employee’s essay, and letters of recommendation.

    Supplemental Requirements:
    Essay describing the applicant’s position and duties at his or her place of employment and reasons for wanting to further their education.
    Two letters of recommendation, one from the applicant’s supervisor and the other from someone unrelated to the applicant, who can attest to the applicant’s dedication to patient care and the healthcare profession.

    Award Amount
    $3,000

    Application Open Year-round

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