2021 Virtual Scholarship Awards Ceremony
Dr. Prem Reddy Family Foundation Awards High Desert Students Scholarships
for Careers in Healthcare
On Thursday, May 27, 81 outstanding High Desert students benefited from
scholarships provided by the Dr. Prem Reddy Family Foundation, located
on the campus of
Desert Valley Hospital. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the 2021 awards ceremony took place
virtually with Daniela Gonzalez-Negrete, a nursing student at
Victor Valley College, serving as one of the keynote speakers. From high school students entering
universities to single mothers pursuing their dreams of healthcare service,
each recipient has demonstrated academic excellence and a sincere commitment
to service.
“This year’s scholarship recipients have amazing stories of
hard work and perseverance,” said Sunitha Reddy, director of the
Dr. Prem Reddy Family Foundation. “Each individual was selected
for their passion to put others first and a commitment to make lives and
our community better. We are grateful for the opportunity to support their
dreams and future in medicine.”
The COVID-19 pandemic impacted lives in so many ways. This year’s
increase in scholarship applications by students ranging in ages from
17 to 57 is an indication that more people want to be of service to others
through careers in healthcare. Founded in 1994 by long-time resident of
the High Desert, Dr. Prem Reddy, Prime Healthcare chairman, president
and CEO, the foundation has donated millions to various charities supporting
health education, college scholarships, public healthcare education and
free community clinics. To date, the foundation has awarded more than
$1.4 million in academic scholarships to High Desert residents. [Read the 2021 press release]
View our past scholarship recipients:
Learn more about the Scholarship Program by emailing Andrea Bell at ABell3@primehealthcare.com.