Established by the Hyde Park Rotary in honor of Mr. Nichols, the William J. Nichols Medical Scholarship will be awarded to graduating high school seniors living in the Hyde Park School District with plans to pursue a career in a medical field. Applicants must be graduating high school seniors at Franklin D. Roosevelt High School or graduating high school seniors who are residents in the Hyde Park School District. Students must be planning to major in a medical related field with a four or more-year degree path: Physician; Dentist; Physician's Assistant; Nurse; Nurse Practitioner; Physical Therapist; Veterinarian; Medical Engineering Specialist; Robotics Specialist with Medical Applications; Pharmacist; Psychologist; etc. Applicants must also be involved in extra-curricular activities, community service or paid employment. Applicants must submit two current letters of recommendation from teachers or guidance counselors, clergy or persons other than family members who are familiar with the applicant's skills and abilities. These letters must have been written within the last six months. Applications must be mailed or submitted to Franklin D. Roosevelt High School Guidance Office. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley for more information.