Don Wickham Memorial Scholarship Grant

The Don Wickham Memorial Scholarship, established by the Community Foundation of South Lake County, supports residents pursuing degrees in Nursing or Health Care. This need-blind scholarship honors Don Wickham's commitment to community health and welfare. With a focus on educational empowerment, it opens doors for students at accredited vocational-technical schools, community colleges, and universities. Donations help continue his legacy of improving healthcare access in South Lake County, benefiting both students and the broader community.

Community Foundation of South Lake County
With a mission to “serve our community through the connecting of resources and intentional philanthropic giving,” the foundation guides donors in making informed decisions and supports local nonprofits in driving sustainable impact. CFSLC emphasizes strategies that provide educational opportunities, bolster grant funding, and strengthen community infrastructure. By working proactively alongside residents, it seeks to remove barriers that prevent individuals from realizing their full potential and ensures its donor-invested funds continue to benefit the local community now and into the future.
Don Wickham was dedicated to community health and welfare and brought quality healthcare and health-related services to the community. He was also a founder of the Community Foundation of South Lake County. If you would like to donate to this scholarship to continue his and his wife's mission to creating better healthcare please click here. This scholarship may be used at any accredited vocational-technical school, community college, 4-year college or university.

Eligibility

The applicant must reside in South Lake County.This is a need-blind scholarship.Pursuing a degree in Nursing, Health Care or similar field.