Hancock Health Foundation

Created in 2013 through a gift from the John F. Stickford Revocable Trust. Mr. Stickford was a long-time resident of Hancock County who had great respect for those working in health care. The scholarship helps promote excellence in nursing by supporting local students. The amount of the scholarship will be determined annually and will cover the cost of the recipient’s tuition for one year. The scholarship will be renewed each year that the recipient is in their nursing program, if they maintain at least a 3.0 GPA.

Eligibility:

• Be accepted into a Bachelor of Science (to become a Registered Nurse) or Master of Science (to become a Nurse Practitioner) program at an Indiana public university. The program must be accredited through the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
• Sign a contract stating that they will work for one year as a Registered Nurse or Nurse Practitioner in Hancock County or Shelby County, preferably at Hancock Health or Major Hospital, for each year that they have received the scholarship. If the recipient does not complete the nursing program, the full amount of the scholarship shall be refunded to the Hancock Health Foundation.

Selection criteria includes academic achievement, community or extracurricular involvement, and demonstrated experience in nursing activities.

Scholarship recipients will be chosen each year by a committee, which will include members of the Hancock Health Foundation’s Awards & Scholarship Committee, as well as the head of the Nursing Department at Hancock Health, or a designated nursing representative. Interviews may be conducted with applicants. The funds appropriated for this scholarship will be paid directly to the school of the recipient, and the student is responsible for submitting a copy of their transcript to the foundation at the conclusion of each semester.

Three letters of reference are required from persons not related to you. At least one letter must be from an academic professional from your current program/school. If applicable, letters should be on official letterhead. All letters must be signed. You are required to upload these letters below before your application may be submitted.

Created in 1970 in memory of a dedicated local nurse, Edith Zike, to encourage entry into the nursing profession. The Hancock Health Foundation provides nursing scholarships of up to $2,000 per recipient.

Eligibility:

• Must live or work in East Central Indiana.
• Can be high school seniors accepted into a nursing or pre-nursing program, nursing students with partially completed programs, or Registered Nurses pursuing a bachelor’s degree or other advanced degree.

Selection criteria includes academic achievement, community or extracurricular involvement, and demonstration of interest and/or experience in nursing activities. Prior recipients of this scholarship are eligible to apply again.

The Edith Zike Scholarship selection committee may request personal interviews with selected applicants. Three letters of reference (dated 2022 or 2023) are required from persons not related to you. At least one letter must be from an academic professional from your current program/school. If applicable, letters should be on official letterhead. All letters must be signed. You are required to upload these letters below before your application may be submitted.

Created in 2017 by the parents of Jill Billings Peloso-Carr. Jill was born at Hancock Memorial Hospital in 1962 and began working in the cafeteria at Hancock Memorial Hospital while in high school. She went on to serve nearly 20 years as the Director of Nutritional Services. Jill had a passion for food service, which was evident in her career and volunteer work with Meals on Wheels and the W.I.C. program. This scholarship has been established to honor her memory and provide assistance to local students who wish to pursue a career in the food industry.

Eligibility:

• A $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to one individual living in East Central Indiana and/or working for Hancock Health. Preference will be given to Hancock Health associates.
• Applicants must be accepted into a food-related degree program, which may include but is not limited to nutrition, food service, culinary arts, dietetics, or restaurant management.
• Financial need may also be considered when awarding this scholarship.

Two letters of reference are required to be uploaded to this application. Applications missing reference letters will be considered incomplete and disqualified from this scholarship.

Created by the Hancock Health Foundation to recognize Dr. David Goldenberg for his 32 years of service to Hancock Regional Hospital and the School of Radiologic Technology. The amount of the scholarship is $1,000 and will be paid to the Hancock Health School of Radiologic Technology to be applied toward the recipient’s fees. An individual may only receive the scholarship one time.

Eligibility:

• Must be enrolled in the School of Radiologic Technology and living in East Central Indiana.
• Financial need may also be considered when awarding this scholarship.

Selection criteria includes academic standing and financial need. The Hancock Health Foundation Radiologic Technology Scholarship selection committee will receive nominations and annually select the recipient(s) to be approved by the Hancock Health Awards and Scholarships Committee. Personal interviews may be conducted.

You will be required to upload two letters of reference to this application prior to submission. Applications that do not include letters of reference will be considered incomplete and disqualified.

Made possible through the generous contributions of a local radiologist, this scholarship will cover the student’s full tuition and books for two years of the program, as long as the student remains in good academic standing in the school.

Eligibility:

• Must be a graduate of Mt. Vernon High School enrolled in the Hancock Health School of Radiologic Technology.

The scholarship will be based on academic standing and school/community involvement.

The scholarship recipient(s) may be selected annually by the Hancock Health Foundation Awards and Scholarship Committee and the Director of the School of Radiologic Technology. The scholarship will be paid directly to the Hancock Health School of Radiologic Technology.

You will be required to upload two letters of reference to this application prior to submission. Applications that do not include letters of reference will be considered incomplete and disqualified.