Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

April 10, 2026

Due tomorrow

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Auxiliary Scholarship

Overview: Annual scholarship program supporting students pursuing health-related careers in southwest Iowa.

Geographic Scope: Open to residents of Adair, Adams, Clarke, Ringgold, Taylor, and Union counties in Iowa. Greater Regional Health employees and/or their children are eligible. Students attending Southwestern Community College in Creston, Iowa are eligible and encouraged to apply.

Focus Areas: Health-related careers

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Pursuing a health-related career

  • Minimum grade point average of 3.0 or higher

  • Residents of eligible counties OR Greater Regional Health employees/their children OR attending Southwestern Community College

  • Must submit high school, college, or university transcripts

  • Must submit two letters of reference (at least one from a teacher or school official, one from community)
  • Application Content Must Include:

  • Financial need

  • School achievement

  • Community involvement

  • Service and volunteer activities

  • Educational and career goals
  • Scholarship Conditions:

  • Checks made payable to the accepting college or university

  • Recipients must submit documentation of course completion by June 30

  • Students must repay scholarship if they change field of study or do not complete the year's course work

  • May reapply annually
  • Contact Information:

  • Mailing address: Patty Marean, 702 W. Devoe St., Creston, IA 50801

  • Email: jordanc@greaterregional.org

  • Phone: (641) 782-7091
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Obtain Application Form: Download the Greater Regional Auxiliary Scholarship form from the website or request one
    2. Prepare Application: Complete legibly in writing or computer-prepared format
    3. Gather Required Materials:
    - Transcripts from high school, college, or university (REQUIRED)
    - Two letters of reference (REQUIRED) - at least one from a teacher or school official and one from the community
    4. Include Information: Ensure application addresses:
    - Financial need
    - School achievement
    - Community involvement
    - Service and volunteer activities
    - Educational and career goals
    5. Submit: All support materials must be in the same packet
    6. Deadline: Return completed application by April 10, 2026

      Submission Methods

    • Mail: Patty Marean, 702 W. Devoe St., Creston, IA 50801
    • Email: jordanc@greaterregional.org

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    healthcareeducation

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