Annual Scholarship Program

The Iowa Heart Foundation provides financial assistance to qualified students enrolled at accredited Iowa colleges or universities earning a degree in the healthcare field.

Funding Sources: Supported by general donations, memorial and honorary donations, and fundraising activities

Geographic Scope: Iowa

Eligible Programs:

• Nurse
• Nurse Practitioner
• Physician Assistant
• Medical Assistant
• Certified Medical Assistant
• Imaging Technologist

Eligibility Criteria:

• Enrollment: Enrolled in an accredited Iowa healthcare education program
• Residency: Iowa resident
• Academic: GPA average of 3.0 or higher
• Commitment: Commitment to practice in the state of Iowa after graduation
• Priority: Interest to work in the cardiovascular field will receive priority consideration
• References: Submission of two professional reference letters and contact information

Award Basis: Awarded for one year on the basis of need without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, handicap, or veteran status

Program Status: Currently under review; Deadline to apply: TBD

Contact Information:

• Email: info@iowaheartfoundation.org
• Address: Iowa Heart Foundation, 5880 University Ave. Suite 101, West Des Moines, IA 50266

Application Requirements

Submit the following documents by the application deadline:

Required Documents:

1. Completed scholarship application form
2. Photo ID (copy of Iowa Driver's License)
3. Two letters of reference
4. Current transcript or acceptance letter

Submission Instructions:

• Email: info@iowaheartfoundation.org
• OR Mail to Iowa Heart Foundation address

Application Form Fields

Applicant Information:

• First and last name
• Address
• City, state, zip code
• Phone number(s)
• Email address

Employment Information:

• Employment status (full-time, part-time, unemployed)
• Employer name and contact information
• Supervisor information

College/University Information:

• Student status (full-time or part-time)
• Name of college/university
• Program/degree pursuing
• School address
• Expected graduation date

Professional References:

• Two professional references with:
  • First and last name
  • Email
  • Phone number

Personal Statements (Essay Questions):

1. List contributions to your profession (may include professional memberships, volunteering, work experience, etc.)
2. Describe future professional goals including plans after graduation, preferred job role, and interest in cardiovascular care
3. Describe how a scholarship would impact your future

Anticipated Expenses:

• List all anticipated expenses for the scholarship academic year
• Include expense type (tuition, room/board, books, fees, supplies, transportation, child care, other)
• Provide expense amount and description for each item

Terms of Agreement:

• Applicant must acknowledge and agree that:
  • Information provided is true and accurate
  • Scholarship is awarded for one year on basis of need
  • Must maintain good standing at accredited institution
  • Reapplication required for future years
  • Funds issued only to school where student is enrolled and in good standing
  • No discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, handicap, or veteran status