Californian nonprofit awards 85 scholarships in healthcare – The American Bazaar
The Dr. Prem Reddy Family Foundation presented $110,000 in academic scholarships to 85 outstanding and diverse students from High Desert region of California pursuing careers in health sciences during its annual ceremony in Victorville, California.
The June 19 event was the latest in the Foundation’s decades-long mission to encourage and support the newest generation of healthcare professionals, according to a Foundation release.To date, the Foundation has awarded more than $2 million in scholarships.
“The event was more than a celebration of achievement—it was a tribute to the passion and purpose it takes to pursue a calling in healthcare,” said Sunitha Reddy, Executive Director. “These scholars are the reason this Foundation exists. Through their commitment to serve, they carry forward a legacy grounded in compassion, access, and hope.”
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This year’s scholarship recipients ranged in age from 16 to 54, including high school students overcoming adversity and single mothers returning to school. A record number of applications were received in 2025, reflecting both increased need and interest in healthcare careers.
“You’ve chosen a path in healthcare, a path that demands knowledge, compassion, and resilience,” said Sunitha Reddy. “As you care for others, never forget that your journey is part of a greater legacy, one rooted in service and driven by the belief that every patient deserves to be seen, heard, and healed.”
Among the recipients was Tiffany Bogan, who shared her powerful personal journey. Born with neonatal abstinence syndrome and placed in foster care, she later survived Hurricane Katrina and faced continued hardship from addiction and loss in her family.
“I’m not here because everything went right—I’m here because I never gave up,” Bogan said. “I’ve built this future from the ground up, and I plan to use it to serve others as a doctor, shaped by struggle and led by love.”
The keynote address was delivered by Karyl James, Chief Nursing Officer at Desert Valley Hospital, who spoke on perseverance, purpose, and service in healthcare.
“As you stand at the crossroads of your journey in healthcare, remember that your path is not just about the destination—it’s about the lives you touch, the lessons you learn, and the growth you experience along the way,” she said.
Dr. Venkamma Reddy, Co-Founder of the Dr. Prem Reddy Family Foundation, also spoke at the event.
Founded in 1989 by Dr. Prem Reddy, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Prime Healthcare, the Foundation supports scholarships, health education, public health programs, and community clinics locally and globally.
To address physician shortages across the Inland Empire, a metropolitan area and region inland of and adjacent to coastal Southern California, Dr. Reddy and the Foundation helped establish the California University of Science and Medicine (CUSM) with a contribution exceeding $80 million, according to the release.
Arun Kumar is an Editor-at-Large at The American Bazaar. He can be reached at editor@americanbazaaronline.com
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