Schneck's 'Dr. Bud' Scholarship applications are now open

SEYMOUR, Ind. - Schneck Medical Center is currently accepting applications for the "Dr. Bud" Scholarship for registered nursing school students.

The "Dr. Bud" Scholarship was established in honor of Dr. H.P. “Bud” Graessle (1893-1977). Born in Seymour, Dr. Graessle was a practicing physician and surgeon for 53 years until he retired in 1971.

Candidates pursuing a course of study to become a registered nurse and have completed their freshman year of a registered nursing program at an accredited school, are currently a Licensed Practical Nurse, or those who have been accepted into an accredited Nurse Practitioner master's program, are encouraged to apply for consideration.

Primary consideration will be given to residents of Jackson, Jennings, Scott, and Washington Counties. Acceptance for enrollment at a nursing school is required for the scholarship to be officially awarded.

Applications for the scholarship are available at SchneckMed.org/careers. Applications must be completed and submitted online by midnight on May 10 to be eligible for consideration.