The McDaniel Endowment Fund of the Foundation of Onvida Health was established by Richard Michael McDaniel in memory of his parents, Ted and Stella McDaniel. Mr. McDaniel left a generous legacy to be used to further cancer treatment and research in Yuma, Arizona.
The Foundation of Onvida Health is currently accepting applications for Scholarships through October 10, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.. The funds may be utilized for medical student, physician, nursing or other scholarships that are directly related to cancer care. This can include scholarships for technicians in fields that directly support cancer care, persons pursuing advanced degrees in palliative care, and others. Applicants must commit to serving the community of Yuma for at least one (1) year following the Scholarship award period.
Applicants cannot apply for funds that are eligible for reimbursement under the Onvida Health Education Assistance Program. All applicants who are currently employed by Onvida Health must indicate whether they’ve applied for Education Assistance, how much they received and justify the scholarship request based on the difference between the amount they’ve received and the total costs of their tuition. Documentation must be provided. Only costs associated with tuition and course fees will be considered. Fees for books, course materials, etc., cannot be included.
Applications will be accepted from individuals who are accepted to or currently enrolled in programs directly related to cancer care. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 or greater in order to apply. The Committee will accept Scholarship requests ranging from $1,000 to $10,000. The number of Scholarships awarded will vary depending on the number of requests received.
For more information, please visit the McDaniel Endowment Fund Scholarship’s 2025 Request for Proposals.
Applications must be submitted online by 5:00 p.m. MST on October 10, 2025. Paper Applications will not be accepted.
For questions, please contact the Foundation of Onvida Health at 928-336-7045 or via e-mail at foundation@onvidahealth.org.
