Scholarships

Sanken-Hatz Scholarship

Our longstanding Sanken-Hatz Scholarship was founded thanks to the generosity of Carl Sanken, a farmer from the Biscay area, Don Hatz, a farmer and postal clerk from the Glencoe area. Since its inception, many others have contributed to this fund. This opportunity is for students pursuing healthcare careers with a preference for patient-facing roles. Multiple recipients will be selected, and the average award is $1,000 per student.

Carver Family Scholarship – NEW!

This donor-funded Carver Family Scholarship was founded this year! It focuses on a student who desires to work in a rural setting, is pursuing a healthcare career, and is originally from or has a permanent residential address within the current Glencoe-Silver Lake (GSL) School District. One student will be selected for the $2,500 award in 2025.

Eligibility Criteria
Both scholarships are open to students at all educational levels, including:

• High school seniors and high school graduates, including non-traditional students
• Students pursuing degrees at vocational, community, and/or technical schools
• Students pursuing degrees at colleges or universities
• Students pursuing graduate programs

Read the scholarship program overview and eligibility criteria (PDF)

The application window for 2025 scholarships has now closed. All students will receive notification in May.

Annual Scholarship Timeline

January 1: Application window opens. Watch for details on our GRH Foundation Facebook page.
March 31: Application window closes.
April: GRH Foundation Board reviews all applications.
May: Applicants are notified.
July: Half of the scholarship amount is mailed to award recipients at their permanent address. Applicants are encouraged to bring or mail the check to their institution’s financial aid office as soon as possible after receipt to ensure it can be applied the student’s account in a timely manner.
November: The remaining half of the scholarship amount is mailed to award recipients at their permanent address.