Elaine Hill Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Investing in a healthy future by supporting local students pursuing a career in nursing.Honoring Her Legacy
In 2009, Elaine Hill lost her battle with breast cancer. For more than 30 years, Elaine was the face of compassion at the Milbridge Medical Center, caring for everyone from newborns to seniors. She loved being a nurse. Elaine was one of those rare, truly good people, you may only meet once in a lifetime. Her only motivation was to help people.
An outpouring of love after her death prompted WHRL to establish a nursing scholarship in her name. Her legacy of compassion continues with the recipients of her scholarship as they carry on her mission.
Imagine the community you want.
Together, we can create it.
The Scholarship
Sponsored by Women for Healthy Rural Living, the Elaine Hill Memorial Nursing Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to residents of Washington and Hancock County who are pursuing a post-secondary nursing education (either an associate degree or BS).
EHMN scholarships are up to $2,500, renewable for up to three additional years. Applicants may be high school seniors or anyone pursuing an undergraduate nursing degree.
Entering college recipients will receive the award upon proof of successful completion of the first semester of college with a C+ average or better. Currently enrolled college recipients with a strong record will receive the award before the start of the next semester.
Recipients will have demonstrated those qualities of character, caring, and compassion, as well as academic excellence.
2025 Application
Applications must be postmarked by 30 April 2025.
Scholars
Lexie Kearns Named 2024 Elaine Hill Scholar
Women for Healthy Rural Living (WHRL) has awarded Lexie Kearns the 2024 Elaine Hill Memorial Nursing Scholarship. As this year’s Elaine Hill...
Estrella Paredes 2023 Elaine Hill Nursing Scholarship Recipient
Women for Healthy Rural Living announces the selection of Estrella Paredes as this year’s Elaine Hill Memorial Nursing Scholarship recipient....
Emily Bosley Awarded 2022 Elaine Hill Nursing Scholarship
We are excited to announce Emily Bosley as the 2022 recipient of a $2500 Elaine Hill Memorial Nursing Scholarship. Emily is currently enrolled at...
The Face of the Elaine Hill Memorial Scholarship: Eve Rottersman
Eve Rottersman is the 2021 recipient of the Elaine Hill Memorial Nursing Scholarship. Motivated by her grandmother who was a nurse, Eve Rottersman...
The Face of the Elaine Hill Memorial Scholarship: Lanie Brenton
Returning to further her education and being part of the first nursing cohort at Beal College in Bangor, Lanie Brenton considered herself a...
The Face of the Elaine Hill Memorial Scholarship: Maggie Perry
Growing up in Gouldsboro, Maggie Perry attended Sumner High School and pursued higher education at Husson University, graduating with a BA in 2021....
WHRL Announces the 2019 Elaine Hill Nursing Scholars
The Women’s Health Resource Library has awarded two $2500 nursing scholarships for the 2019-2020 academic year. Award recipients are Lanie Brenton...
The Face of the Elaine Hill Memorial Scholarship: Haley Toppin
Haley Toppin is an Elaine Hill Memorial Scholar who is a junior in the nursing program at the University of Maine. She will graduate in May 2016....
The Face of the Elaine Hill Memorial Scholarship: Lauren Ramsay
Lauren Ramsay, an Elaine Hill Memorial Scholar, is a sophomore nursing student at Saint Joseph's College of Maine. She will graduate in May of 2017...
The Face of the Elaine Hill Memorial Scholarship: Nettie-Kate Jordan
Nettie-Kate Jordan, an Elaine Hill Memorial Scholarship recipient is in her second week of a Med/Surg preceptorship at Down East Community Hospital....