Dr. Prem Reddy Family Foundation presented its annual scholarship award in the amount of $155,000 to a class of 88 outstanding and diverse High Desert students who are seeking higher education in the health sciences on Thursday in Victorville. To date, the Foundation has awarded more than $1.8 million in academic scholarships.

“We’re proud to honor this year’s scholarship recipient class who have shown an exemplary commitment to healthcare and a sincere desire to help others,” said Sunitha Reddy, Executive Director of the Dr. Prem Reddy Family Foundation. “We are so touched by the stories of our scholarship recipients and their tenacity and dedication, and we are honored to help them realize their greatest potential.”

Founded in 1989 by healthcare visionary Dr. Prem Reddy, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Prime Healthcare, the Foundation has donated millions of dollars to various charities supporting health education, college scholarships, public healthcare education, and free community clinics both locally and across the globe.

This year, the Dr. Prem Reddy Family Foundation Scholarship saw a record number of applicants. This year's increase in scholarship applications by students ranging in ages from 16 to 54. From high school students overcoming significant hardships to single mothers pursuing their dreams of healthcare service, each recipient has demonstrated academic excellence and a sincere commitment to serving the healthcare needs of the community.

During the evening, scholarship recipients were recognized and presented certificates from Sunitha Reddy and Dr. Venkamma Reddy, Co-Founder of the Dr. Prem Reddy Family Foundation.