WCIHF offering four scholarship programs for 2011-2012
West Central Iowa Healthcare Foundation Scholarships
The West Central Iowa Healthcare Foundation has scholarships available for area students pursuing a career in a health-related field. The student could be an upcoming high school graduate or a mid-career professional who is seeking additional training. All students attending school at IKM Manning or Coon Rapids; students from the communities of Manning, Manilla, Irwin, Gray, Dedham, Halbur, Templeton, and Coon Rapids; or students who are employed or whose family member is employed by the Manning Regional Healthcare Center or Manning Family Healthcare Clinic are eligible to compete. Scholarship amounts range annually from $500-$2500 depending upon number and need of applications. Please download the complete scholarship application for more information.
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Mary Meiners Memorial
Nursing Scholarship
This scholarship is in honor of Mary Meiners who was the Assistant Director of Nursing at the Manning Regional Healthcare Center and gave over 24 years of service to our hospital & community. Her husband, Duane Meiners along with her family are the gracious sponsors of this scholarship. The purpose of this scholarship is to recognize and award the efforts of those planning to pursue a career in the field of nursing or to further their education in nursing. Applicants for this scholarship, must have a residence within 15 miles of the Manning Regional Healthcare Center or students who are employed or whose family members are employed by the Manning Regional Healthcare Center or the Manning Family Healthcare Clinic. Scholarship amounts are $1000. Two recipients and one alternate will be selected. Please download the complete scholarship application for more information.
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Mary Jo Farr
Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is in honor of Mary Jo Farr, who was a long time resident of the Manning Plaza. This scholarship is generously given in her honor by Mike & Sherry Wolver, Mary Jo's son & daughter-in-law. This scholarship is available to Manning Plaza employees or their family members. Applicants for this scholarship must be pursuing a career in a healthcare related field. Scholarship amounts range from $275-$500 depending upon the number and need of applicants selected. Please download the complete scholarship application for more information.
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Art & Ila Rix Memorial Scholarship
The Family of Art & Ila Rix are offering two scholarships in the amount of $500 each to be awarded to students pursuing education in a healthcare field. Art & Ila valued education throughout their lives. It is also fitting that these scholarships reward students in healthcare fields due to the personal care Art & Ila received from Manning healthcare facilities. Please download the complete scholarship application for more information.
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Notice
Each scholarship has a separate application. You may apply for any and all scholarships you are eligible for. Please be certain to fully complete each application.
Application Time Frames
The Scholarship application period opens on February 1, 2010. Please note that scholarship applications for all three scholarships must be received at the Foundation office by March 31, 2010. Students will be notified after April 30, 2010 of awards.
All
scholarship
applications should be returned to: West Central Iowa Healthcare
Foundation,
Please feel free to contact Elaine Kay at the Foundation office with any questions or concerns regarding these programs.
MORE RESOURCES:
Click here to see the 2010 WCIHF Scholarship grantees.
Click here to see the 2009 WCIHF Scholarship grantees.
Click here to see the 2008 WCIHF Scholarship grantees.
