RUC-Dr. Robert L.A. Keeley Scholarship

This scholarship was established by the Virginia Tuberculosis and Respiratory Disease Foundation to recognize Dr. Keeley for his tireless and selfless efforts in providing support focusing on research and education in the fields of TB and respiratory diseases. Dr. Keeley was a board certified physician in general and thoracic surgery and president of the Virginia Tuberculosis and Respiratory Disease Foundation beginning in 1975.

• Provides assistance for tuition, books and other related fees to one incoming freshman enrolled in the respiratory therapy program at Radford University Carilion (RUC) (formerly Jefferson College of Health Sciences)
• Priority is given to students demonstrating financial need
• Priority is given to students with a strong academic record
• The recipient will continue to receive the scholarship in the spring semester if he/she earns a 2.0 grade point average with no grade lower than a “C”