Special $5K scholarship opportunity available for Redmond HS, Crook County HS seniors
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – A $5,000 scholarship opportunity is available to seniors from Redmond High School and Crook County High School who are interested in pursuing higher education in psychology, behavioral health, addiction studies, psychiatry, social work, and related fields.
Students are encouraged to apply for this generous scholarship. One student applicant from both Redmond and Crook County High School will be selected. The application submission deadline is February 15th.
Students interested in learning how to apply for this scholarship can contact Leslie Hannah at Redmond High School (leslie.hanna@redmondschools.org) and Kelly Dunn at Crook County High School (kelly.dunn@crookcountyschools.org).
This scholarship is made possible through the partnership between the Kiefer Magical Legacy Fund and Rimrock Trails Treatment Services.
The Kiefer Magical Legacy Fund was established by the Leutschaft family of Redmond following the death of their son, Kiefer.
Kiefer Leutschaft was a beloved son, brother, and friend. He grew up in Redmond and attended Redmond High School. He later graduated from the University of Oregon with a degree in Economics. He had close friends and a loving family, but he struggled with debilitating anxiety that eventually led to clinical depression.
Kiefer lost his battle with mental illness on October 3, 2021, leaving his family and friends devastated. From that devastation, the Leutschaft family found the strength and determination to establish the Kiefer Magical Legacy Fund.
“Due to the stigma of mental health Kiefer masked his feelings as a coping strategy. Our family wants to eliminate the stigma and get people talking about the importance of mental health. This is why we have partnered with Rimrock Trails, a non-profit organization that provides mental health services for children, teens, young adults, and their families.” – Julie Leutschaft – Kiefer’s Mother
Rimrock Trails Treatment Services is deeply rooted in the communities of Central Oregon and extends its impact through collaborations, partnerships, and educational initiatives. By raising awareness about behavioral health issues and reducing stigma, the organization aims to foster a more compassionate and supportive society for all. Through its outreach efforts, including the Kiefer Magical Legacy Fund scholarship opportunity, Rimrock Trails aims to inspire positive change beyond its treatment facilities.
About Rimrock Trails Treatment Services
Founded in 1990, Rimrock Trails is dedicated to improving the lives of those struggling with mental health and substance use by providing timely access to compassionate and effective behavioral healthcare.
Community Impact
During the past year, Rimrock Trails provided over 15,000 services to the people of Central Oregon. These services included individual and family counseling, mental health screenings and assessments, telepsychiatry, adolescent residential treatment, and medication management services. With over thirty years of experience, Rimrock Trails is one of the longest-standing behavioral healthcare providers in the region. The organization offers outpatient clinics in Bend, Redmond, and Prineville, as well as an Adolescent Residential Treatment Center in Prineville.
Rimrock Trails operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, specializing in behavioral health services.
To learn more, visit www.Rimrocktrails.org.
About the Kiefer Magical Legacy Fund
To donate to the Kiefer Magical Legacy Fund, and to honor Kiefer and the Leutschaft Family, secure tax-deductible donation can be made at www.rimrocktrails.org/donate.
