Earl E. and Marie M. Smith Educational Memorial Fund (the Trust) directs educational support to students connected to Kosciusko County, Indiana who are preparing for careers in medical, nursing, and other related clinical fields. Its work is focused on helping students from that county pursue undergraduate study at accredited two-year and four-year colleges and universities, tying local community investment to the preparation of future healthcare professionals.
The Trust’s scholarship activity is structured around clear academic and community expectations. Eligible applicants include current high school seniors, graduates of high schools located in Kosciusko County, Indiana, and current college undergraduates located in Kosciusko County. Students must be pursuing a medical, nursing, or related clinical education degree and maintain a minimum 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent. Awards range from $1,000 to $3,000, are made for undergraduate study only, and are not renewable, although students may apply again in later years if they continue to meet the program’s requirements.