Herbert A. Oldham Scholarship Fund

The Herbert A. Oldham Scholarship Fund is established through a gift made by Med Center Health designated for this purpose.

The purpose of the Scholarship Fund is to pay tribute to Herbert A. Oldham and to recognize the contributions he has made to the communities of Southcentral Kentucky.  Mr. Oldham’s dedication to education and healthcare has gained the respect and admiration of his colleagues and all with whom he came in contact.

This scholarship is for the Fall 2026-Spring 2027 academic year and may be awarded to one student or divided between two students. It includes the cost equivalent to in-state tuition and allowance for books, which will be awarded annually. The award is not renewable.

To recognize the effective leadership Mr. Oldham has provided and his dedicated service as a member of the Board of Directors of Med Center Health, recipients of the Herbert A. Oldham Scholarship must meet the following criteria:

• For a member of an underrepresented population (African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian or Pacific Islander American, or Hispanic American) who is a student at Western Kentucky University and a graduate of a high school in Bowling Green or Warren County.
• Enrolled as a full-time student at Western Kentucky University for the term in which the scholarship is awarded.
• Recipients must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 in each semester that the award is received.
• The scholarship will be awarded based on need.

Please use the online form or download and mail completed application and accompanying documents to: 

Mail completed application to: 

Med Center Health Foundation
ATTN: Breona Shanklin
shanbc@mchealth.net
800 Park Street
Bowling Green, KY  42101

Application and accompanying documents due by Friday, March 13, 2026.

** Applicants will not be considered if all requested information is not included**

Herbert A. Oldham Scholarship Fund Application 2025

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Section A: Personal Information

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Section B: High School

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Section C: College

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Section E: Supporting Documentation

Please upload the following documents:

• One-page essay explaining your financial need and why you should be awarded this scholarship.
• Three letters of reference (i.e., Principal, Counselor, Teacher or Employer). Please be sure to have your references include their phone number on the letter.

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