Dr. Francis L. Stevens Memorial Scholarship

Geographic Scope: Open to eligible applicants (state not explicitly limited, but context suggests Ohio focus)

Special Eligibility Requirements:

• Preference for Navy veterans or those with military service
• Healthcare profession students

Background: This scholarship was established and funded by the Saundra Stevens Family to honor the memory and legacy of Dr. Francis L. Stevens, M.D., a physician who dedicated 45 years of service to Adams County and the West Union community.

About Dr. Francis L. Stevens, M.D.:

• Known as "Doc" to everyone
• Called to be a physician as a child
• Graduated from University of Cincinnati Medical School in 1956
• Completed internship at Cincinnati General (now University of Cincinnati Hospital) in 1957
• Served as U.S. Navy physician on the Destroyer Force and USS Yosemite for two years; performed appendectomy during violent storm at sea
• Completed General Practice residency at Lafayette Hospital, Louisiana
• Opened medical practice in West Union in 1962 and practiced for 45 years
• Made house calls, delivered babies, sometimes accepted chickens or homemade items as payment
• Continued care at Adams County Hospital until 2007
• Worked at Adams County Regional Medical Center After Hours Care
• Served as in-house physician at Adams County Cancer Center, where he encouraged patients and shared God's love
• Officially retired in 2015
• Professional memberships: Ohio State Medical Association (OSMA), American Medical Association (AMA), Adams County Medical Society, American Association of Family Practitioners (AAFP), Ohio Academy of Family Practice (OAFP)

Special Note (2026): The Stevens family generously doubled their donation, funding two scholarships in 2026.

Contact:

• Email: cherish.williams@acmedicalfoundation.org
• Phone: (937) 217-0072
• Mailing Address: P.O. Box 40, Winchester, OH 45697

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]

Note: 2026 deadline has passed. Next deadline is March 1, 2027. Recipients are announced at the annual scholarship luncheon.