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Dr. Bruce M. Ashley Legacy Scholarship

ADAMS COUNTY MEDICAL FOUNDATION INC

Foundation Annual

Funding Amount

$1,000 annual award

Deadline

March 1, 2027

261 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Dr. Bruce M. Ashley Legacy Scholarship

Award Amount: $1,000 annual award

Geographic Scope: Adams County or Brown County, Ohio residents

Focus Area: Healthcare careers, particularly emergency and family medicine

Funded By: Sharon Ashley & community

Background: This scholarship honors Dr. Bruce M. Ashley, M.D., who joined the medical staff at Adams County Hospital in 1974 and served as Emergency/Outpatient Director and Adams County Health Commissioner for over 40 years. A man of many talents — country doctor, sailor, pilot, poet, and musician — he touched the lives of thousands before his unexpected passing on May 5, 2016.

About Dr. Bruce M. Ashley, M.D.:

  • Joined medical staff at Adams County Hospital in 1974

  • Served as Emergency/Outpatient Director for 40+ years

  • Served as Adams County Health Commissioner from 1974–2016

  • Practiced emergency and family medicine

  • Was a talented individual with multiple interests: country doctor, sailor, pilot, poet, and musician

  • Touched the lives of thousands in the community

  • Passed away unexpectedly on May 5, 2016
  • Contact:

  • Email: cherish.williams@acmedicalfoundation.org

  • Phone: (937) 217-0072

  • Mailing Address: P.O. Box 40, Winchester, OH 45697
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Download the scholarship application (PDF) from the website
    2. Complete all required sections
    3. Gather supporting documents
    4. Submit by mailing to: ACMF, P.O. Box 40, Winchester, OH 45697 OR emailing to [email protected]

    Eligibility:

  • Must be an Adams County or Brown County, Ohio resident

  • Enrolled or accepted at a regionally accredited institution

  • Pursuing a career in healthcare
  • Note: 2026 deadline has passed. Next deadline is March 1, 2027. Recipients are announced at the annual scholarship luncheon.

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