2026 Edith Zike Nursing Scholarship
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Deadline: March 1st 4pm EST Background: The Edith Zike Nursing Scholarship was created in 1970 in memory of a dedicated local nurse, Edith Zike, to encourage entry into the nursing profession thereby assuring the community of a continued high level of nursing care. The Hancock Health Foundation provides nursing scholarships of up to $2,000 per recipient. Eligibility
- Applicants must live or work in the Hancock Health primary service area*.
- Applicants 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 include 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
Selection Criteria
- Academic achivement
- Community or extracurricular involvement
- Demonstration of interest and/or experience in nursing activities.
Three letters of reference (dated 2025 or 2026) 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. The Edith Zike Scholarship selection committee may request personal interviews with selected applicants. For more information call the Hancock Health Foundation office at 317-468-4106. *Hancock Regional Hospital Primary Service Area 46040 Fortville 46055 McCordsville 46115 Carthage 46117 Charlottesville 46129 Finly 46130 Fountaintown 46140 Greenfield 46148 Knightstown 46154 Maxwell 46161 Morristown 46163 New Palestine 46173 Rushville 46176 Shelbyville 46186 Willow Branch (Wilkinson) 46236 Lawrence 47337 Dunreith 47351 Kennard 47352 Lewisville 47384 Shirley 47385 Spiceland