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 a graduating senior at Franklin D. Roosevelt High School or residents in the Hyde Park School District. Applicants must be planning to major in a medical related field with a four or more-year degree path to become a 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 a teacher or guidance counselor. Letters must have been written within the last six months. The online application must be submitted on March 15, 2025. Paper applications may be submitted to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Guidance Department by April 1, 2025. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley for more information.