The Hughes Melton Scholarship for Rural Health, formed by the ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ community to honor Dr. Melton, advocate for rural wellness and friend of the ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ family, who passed away suddenly in 2019 from a tragic car accident.
Mailing Address: 2265 Kraft Drive - Blacksburg , VA , United States 24060
The Hughes Melton Scholarship for Rural Health, formed by the ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ community to honor Dr. Melton, advocate for rural wellness and friend of the ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ family, who passed away suddenly in 2019 from a tragic car accident. Dr. Melton was highly recognized in the medical community and led efforts to bring more physicians to southwest Virginia. To honor Dr. Melton's mission and passion for rural health, this scholarship is awarded to a ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ-Virginia student from southwest Virginia who embodies this same commitment to rural healthcare.