Scholarships
Kepler Award
This award was created to honor Robert W. Kepler, MD, an outstanding La��Porte area family physician and La��Porte Hospital Foundation leader. An award of $10,000 is made annually to an outstanding student studying to become a physician. To qualify for the Kepler Award, students must meet the following criteria:
- Student must have been accepted into a medical school accredited in conjunction with the American Medical Association or the American Osteopathic Association.
- This award is made with the expectation that upon graduation or completion of a residency, the recipient will establish a medical practice in the La Porte Regional Health System service area and become a member of the hospital’s medical staff. The requirement is one year of practice in return for each Kepler Award received.
- Failure to fulfill this requirement requires repayment of the award with interest of 8% per annum. Full reimbursement must be completed within 24 months of completing medical training.
- Recipient may apply for an additional year.
Applications for scholarships are accepted from January 10 through April 1. For more information on applying for our scholarship programs, please contact the La Porte Hospital Foundation office at (219) 326-2471 or e-mail.