Richard H. and Ann M. Gerken Scholarship Grant

Richard H. and Ann M. Gerken Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation of the Lowcountry
Last Updated: October 20, 2025

Summary

The Richard H. and Ann M. Gerken Scholarship, established in 2013 by the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, aims to support qualified students pursuing post-secondary education in nursing or medicine. Eligible applicants must be residents of Hilton Head Island, graduating from a local high school with a minimum GPA of 3.0. This scholarship reflects the foundation's commitment to enriching the lives of Lowcountry citizens through education and healthcare.

Overview

Community Foundation of the Lowcountry In 1994, a group of visionary Lowcountry community leaders recognized the need to create a community foundation. Through the sale of the nonprofit Hilton Head Hospital, Hilton Head Island Foundation, Inc. was born, with a mission to provide philanthropic leadership to a growing community. In 2001, our service area expanded to include northern Beaufort County, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper Counties. To reflect this, our name changed to Community Foundation of the Lowcountry. With more than $125 million invested in the Lowcountry area since 1994, Community Foundation of the Lowcountry is the largest source of unrestricted philanthropic resources dedicated to Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper Counties. Throughout our history, we have expanded our services, undertaken important initiatives and altered our course to ensure we’re serving the needs of the Lowcountry. We provide donors and nonprofits the steadfast philanthropic leadership to transform, empower and enhance the communities we serve. Mission: Strengthening community by connecting people, resources, and needs. Vision: Community Foundation of the Lowcountry is a committed philanthropic partner, providing leadership, support, and resources to ensure that all people within our region are thriving. Purpose: Community Foundation of the Lowcountry is dedicated to helping donors, nonprofit organizations and other community members make a difference in the lives of Lowcountry citizens. Our positive impact is achieved by bringing together financial resources, knowledge and collaborative networks to serve community needs. Richard H. and Ann M. Gerken Scholarship The Richard H. and Ann M. Gerken Scholarship was established at the Community Foundation in 2013. The purpose of the Richard H. and Ann M. Gerken Scholarship Program is to assist qualified students in pursuit of a post-secondary education who demonstrate a desire to complete a degree in nursing or medicine.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Resident of Hilton Head IslandGraduating from a high school on Hilton Head IslandMinimum GPA of 3.0Major in nursing or medicine (preference for diseases of the mind)Reapplications not accepted