Hillrom Scholarship Fund
Hillrom was established in October of 1929 in Batesville, Indiana where its headquarters remained until 2015. In 2021, Hillrom established the Hillrom Scholarship before it was acquired by Baxter. This scholarship was established as a token of Hillrom’s appreciation for their Batesville employees’ dedicated, innovative, and entrepreneurial spirit that grew the company from humble beginnings to a giant in healthcare furnishings and equipment.
Eligibility Requirements:1) Must be a graduating senior from Batesville High School, East Central High School, Franklin County High School, Greensburg High School, Jac Cen Del High School, Milan High School, North Decatur High School, Oldenburg Academy, South Decatur High School, or South Ripley High School, and 2) Be a child/step-child or grandchild of a former or current employee of Hillrom Holdings, Inc. in Batesville, IN, and 3) Execute a Verification Form provided by the Ripley County Community Foundation that establishes the applicants connection to Hillrom Holdings, Inc. and that said connection is/was an employee in good standing, and 4) Preference will be given to students pursuing a degreen in Science, Technology, Engineering, Liberal Arts, and/or Mathematics.