Thomas Dixon Memorial Scholarship
Funding Amount
Minimum $3,000 per scholarship
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
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Eligible organizations
- Students within the Kirby Medical Center service area
- Students in good standing
Other requirements
- Pursuing careers in health-related fields
- May reapply annually
- Can receive the scholarship for up to three years or six semesters at an approved institution
Overview
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
Application Status:
- The 2026 application period is closed
How to Apply
Application Process
Status: The 2026 application period is closed.
What The Kirby Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 1
- Total given
- $162K
- Median grant
- $162K
- By dollars: Illinois 100%. Top recipient cities: Monticello, IL.
Example grants
Kirby Medical Center · Monticello, IL
Expenses incurred to maintain and extend trail surrounding the hospital as well as…
$162K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Healthcare
- Education
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