Hazel Hawkins Hospital Foundation Scholarship Program
Funding Amount
$500 - $2,000
Deadline
Expected ~April
Based on past cycles
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Current deadline
- April 1, 2027
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Deadlines typically fall in: April
From the program guidelines: “Submit Application: Applications are due April 1st annually”
Can we apply?
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Eligible organizations
- A high school graduate or graduating senior
Other requirements
- Must have been a resident of San Benito County, OR
- If out-of-county: must have been an employee or volunteer for San Benito Health Care District for a minimum of one continuous year prior to application date
- Must be seeking education in an accredited institution leading to employment in a healthcare field
- Must provide proof of registration or acceptance by June 1st in an accredited school (scholarship funds withheld until proof provided)
Overview
The Hazel Hawkins Hospital Foundation has awarded over $269,000 in scholarships since the program began. Awards are made to local high school graduates and students in higher education pursuing a career in the medical field.
Geographic Scope: San Benito County, California (primary); out-of-county applicants who have been employees or volunteers for San Benito Health Care District for a minimum of one continuous year are also eligible.
Award Details:
- Amount: $500 - $2,000 per scholarship
- Number of Awards: Varies annually based on endowment earnings and donations
- Timeline: Applications available annually in January; awards made in May
Eligibility Requirements
- Applicant must be a high school graduate or graduating senior
- Must have been a resident of San Benito County, OR
- If out-of-county: must have been an employee or volunteer for San Benito Health Care District for a minimum of one continuous year prior to application date
- Must be seeking education in an accredited institution leading to employment in a healthcare field
- Must provide proof of registration or acceptance by June 1st in an accredited school (scholarship funds withheld until proof provided)
- Must provide most recent transcripts from school currently attending
- Must provide three references
Contact Information
Address: 911 Sunset Dr, Hollister, CA 95023
How to Apply
How to Apply
- Obtain Application: Download the 2026 Scholarship Application (link available on foundation website)
- Complete Application: Fill out all required sections
- Submit Required Materials:
- Completed application form
- Most recent transcripts from current school
- Three reference letters
- Proof of registration or acceptance at an accredited institution (must be submitted by June 1st)
- Submit Application: Applications are due April 1st annually
- Award Process: Scholarships awarded in May following application deadline
Contact for Questions
Phone: (831) 636-2653
Email: foundation@hazelhawkins.com
What Hazel Hawkins Hospital Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 1
- Total given
- $447K
- Median grant
- $447K
- By dollars: California 100%. Top recipient cities: Hollister, CA.
Example grants
San Benito Health Care Dist · Hollister, CA
General and Capital Support
$447K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Healthcare
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