KENTON, OH – OhioHealth Hardin Memorial Hospital is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Mary Lou Johnson Scholarship. This annual scholarship supports students from Hardin County and surrounding areas who are pursuing degrees in healthcare and related fields. This year, 22 students have been awarded $500 scholarships — 12 graduating high school seniors and 10 returning college students — as they continue their education and prepare for careers in healthcare. The Hardin Memorial Hospital Foundation established the scholarship in 1988 to encourage students to pursue hospital-based healthcare careers and support local students who may be interested in seeking employment within Hardin Memorial Hospital’s scope of services after graduation. For more information about future scholarship opportunities, contact the Administration Office at Hardin Memorial Hospital at (419) 675-8151.