Frederic H. Kass III, M.D. Endowed Scholarship Fund Taking Applications

Applications for the 2024 Frederic H. Kass, III, M.D., Endowed Scholarship Fund are now available. Dr. Kass is one of the founders of Hospice of Washington County, Inc. (HWC), which began in 1980 and has cared for our community for 40 years.  

To honor Dr. Kass’s tireless efforts, HWC’s Board of Directors established the Frederic H. Kass, III, M.D., Endowed Scholarship Fund. This fund is designed to support students in Washington County pursuing an education in a healthcare field. The fund is made possible by individuals and organizations who have generously donated to encourage local scholars.  

“I am very proud that the community has continued to support this scholarship program and that we can now give four scholarships annually,” stated Dr. Kass. “The goal is assist individuals who have selected healthcare as their field of study and ultimately their career. This will help to enhance quality care for all which is the mission of hospice.” 

In 2024, four scholarships for $2,000 each will be awarded. Applicants must be a resident of Washington County, Maryland, a graduating high school senior with a minimum GPA of 3.0, and accepted into an accredited college majoring in a healthcare field; or a resident of Washington County, Maryland, who is a current student at an accredited college majoring in a healthcare field with a minimum GPA of 3.0; or an employee of HWC, or an immediate family member of an HWC employee who either is a current student, or has been accepted to an accredited college majoring in a healthcare field, with a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Applications for the scholarship must be completed by April 1, 2024. Individuals who are interested in applying for the scholarship can apply on Hospice of Washington County’s website at www.hospiceofwc.org.

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