Big Rapids residents Douglas and Kim Hancock, Ferris State University Pharmacy graduates, established the Hancock Family Hockey Scholarship Endowment Fund. Both Doug and Kim are long-time supporters of Bulldog Hockey and support many hockey initiatives including the Blueline Club and the Hockey Ambassador program.

"We’ve seen past and present Ferris hockey players play an important role in our own son’s hockey dreams,” said Doug. “We just wanted to continue to foster this special relationship that is unique in our own community. We also wanted to return something to the Ferris Hockey program that has provided our family with many great memories."

Candidates for the scholarship must be full-time students in good academic standing and be eligible to participate in intercollegiate athletics. They also must be dedicated to the success of the Hockey program and express an interest in supporting local area youth hockey programs.

"The Hancock Family Hockey Scholarship will help many kids in the future realize their dream of playing college hockey and will keep Ferris Hockey competitive on a national level,” said Head Hockey Coach Bob Daniels. “On behalf of the Ferris Hockey team I would like to say how appreciative we are of the generosity they have shown in their willingness to secure the financial future of Ferris State Hockey."

Scholarship funds, up to a maximum of $1,000 per academic year, may be applied to tuition and books.

For more information or to make a gift to the Hancock Family Hockey Scholarship Endowment Fund, please contact the Ferris Foundation at (231) 591-2365 or fsufdn@ferris.edu. Details about establishing scholarships or endowments may be obtained from the Advancement Office at (231) 591-3825.