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Thomas Dixon Memorial Scholarship

THE KIRBY FOUNDATION

Funding Amount

Minimum $3,000 per scholarship

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Thomas Dixon Memorial Scholarship

Purpose: Established as an endowment to honor the legacy of former CEO, Thomas Dixon. After the endowment was exhausted, the KMC Auxiliary took the initiative to continue this scholarship.

Geographic Scope: Kirby Medical Center service area

Focus Areas: Health-related fields

Eligibility:

  • Students within the Kirby Medical Center service area

  • Pursuing careers in health-related fields

  • Students in good standing

  • May reapply annually

  • Can receive the scholarship for up to three years or six semesters at an approved institution
  • Award Details:

  • Each scholarship awarded will be a minimum of $3,000

  • Hundreds of scholarships funded since inception
  • Contact Information:

  • Jeff Hayes

  • Phone: 217-714-0150

  • Email: TDmemorialscholarship@gmail.com
  • Application Status:

  • The 2026 application period is closed
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Status: The 2026 application period is closed.

    For Questions: Contact Jeff Hayes at 217-714-0150 or email TDmemorialscholarship@gmail.com for more information about future application periods.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    healthcareeducation

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