2025 Scholarship Recipients Honored at Annual Luncheon

April 4, 2025 — The Adams County Medical Foundation hosted their annual scholarship luncheon, awarding a total of $11,000 in scholarships to seven outstanding students pursuing careers in healthcare.

About the Awards

The Foundation awarded six $1,000 scholarships and one $5,000 scholarship to deserving students across Adams County. The Esther Moore Chandler Scholarship, valued at $5,000, is uniquely designed to support a student throughout their entire college pathway rather than as a one-time gift.

2025 Scholarship Recipients

Esther Moore Chandler Scholarship - Molly Fuller

Molly is a student at Ohio University and plans to graduate with a master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology. Molly will receive this scholarship annually until she completes her studies.

Rural Health Collaborative Scholarship - Alyssa Mays

Alyssa is currently attending Marietta College and is pursuing a PhD in Biomedical Sciences.

Adams County Medical Foundation Scholarship - Kiersten Spires

Kiersten is currently attending Ohio State University and plans to become a Doctor of Audiology.

Adams County Medical Foundation Scholarship - Jacey Farley

Jacey is a senior at Manchester High School and will be attending Shawnee State University to pursue a career in radiologic technology.

Ashley Scholarship - Braxlynn McClanahan

Braxlynn is currently a pharmacy graduate student at Cedarville University.

Stevens Scholarship - Kirsten Campbell

Kirsten is attending Wright State University to obtain her bachelor's degree in nursing.

Mathias Scholarship - Olivia Lewis

Olivia is a student at West Union High School and plans to pursue a degree in nursing.

Generous Donors

ACMF wishes to acknowledge our generous donors: Saundra Stevens Family, Sharon Ashley, The Esther Moore Chandler Family, The Children of Dr. Dale L. Mathias Jr., M.D., the Rural Health Collaborative, and The Adams County Medical Foundation.

Making an Impact

To date, the Adams County Medical Foundation has awarded over $68,000 in scholarships to local students thanks to its generous donors.

Interested in sponsoring a scholarship? If you would like to sponsor a scholarship in memory of a loved one or contribute to the work of the Adams County Medical Foundation, please contact Cherish Williams at cherish1@yahoo.com.