About The Program

The Hancock Health Foundation provides various scholarship options for students aiming for careers in healthcare. Since its inception in 1977, the foundation has awarded 265 scholarships worth over $450,000 to students in Hancock County pursuing medical studies. The scholarships include the Edith Zike Nursing Scholarship, John F. Strickford Nursing Scholarship, and Jill Carr Memorial Scholarship, among others. The number of awards, their amounts, and deadlines differ by scholarship.