Elaine Hill Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Supporting local students who are 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.
Giving-- it's the Maine thing to do.
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 for one year only and are non-renewable. Applicants may be high school seniors or any person pursuing an undergraduate nursing degree.
Entering college students will receive the award upon proof of successful completion of the first semester of college with a C+ average or better. Currently enrolled college students 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.
Application
The 2022 application deadline is May 15.
Scholars
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...