Dr. Scott E. Gaines Scholarship Fund
Dr. Scott E. Gaines
Dr. Scott Gaines was a pillar of our community. He believed in family, leadership, and especially “his people” of Hopkins County. When he completed his medical training, he chose to return to his hometown to serve and better it. His first priority was this community. He used his skills to better the medical community and the greater community as a whole. Dr. Gaines had a vision to improve healthcare in the region. Just as earlier medical leaders gathered to form Trover Clinic, he had a vision to further access to care in Hopkins County, especially through primary care. This led to the formation of Multicare Specialists and expanded choices in healthcare for our region. Through Owensboro Health, these expanded choices in healthcare remain.
Dr. Gaines was a natural leader, who inspired those around him to be better healthcare providers and people. He was a wonderful teacher to whom many healthcare professionals owe a debt of gratitude for the training he provided. His “students” provide quality healthcare throughout this region of our country. Dr. Gaines loved his patients and they certainly loved him.
He exemplified what it meant to be faithful to family, workplace and community. His legacy lives on in all that he has touched. This scholarship allows his legacy to live on in future generations.
The scholarship is for two students (one student from Madisonville North Hopkins and one from Hopkins County Central) $2500 scholarships to be awarded in May. Each student will receive $1,250 per semester in the 2022-2023 academic year.
Application Deadline
April 01, 2023
Eligibility
- Must be a student of the Hopkins County school district
- High school GPA minimum 2.5
- ACT minimum score 18
- Proof of acceptance into Kentucky college/university
Essay
Please provide an essay explaining how you believe this scholarship would allow you to fulfill services in the community, and how you would like to follow in Dr. Gaines’ legacy by one day creating a legacy of your own that will also benefit your community or others. The essay should not exceed two typed pages, double-spaced, size 12 font.
Required Documents
- Typed essay
- Two reference letters from a current teacher, coach, educational administrator or clergy
- Copy of high school transcript
- Copy of ACT scores
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