Hazel Hawkins Hospital Foundation Scholarship Program

2024
SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
Hazel Hawkins Hospital Foundation Scholarships have been awarded in the range of $500-$2,000.
The exact amount will be determined each year and will be dependent on the annual earnings from
designated Foundation Scholarship endowment funds and donations.

QUALIFICATIONS
1. Applicant must be a high school graduate, or a graduating senior and have been a resident of
San Benito County. If you reside out of county, but have been an employee or volunteer for
the San Benito Health Care District for a minimum of one continuous year previous to the
application date, you qualify to apply.
2. Applicant must be seeking education in an accredited institution that would lead to
employment in a healthcare field.
3. Applicant must show proof of registration or acceptance by June 1st in an accredited school.
Scholarship money will be withheld until such acceptance is shown.
4. Applicant must provide the most recent transcripts from the school they have been attending.
5. Applicant must provide three references (see Instructions for Submitting Application).

SELECTION CRITERIA
 Financial need
 School standing (grades, ranking)
 Community service
 Motivation to return to the community to work
 Volunteer work at Hazel Hawkins Hospital (number of hours)
 Commitment to the medical profession
 Specific health field (with academics aligned to career goals)

DEADLINE
The completed application, including all 3 letters of reference, must be returned on or before
April 1, 2024. If mailed, POSTMARK must be on or before April 1, 2024.

SELECTION
Final selection will be made in May of 2024.