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Post-Secondary Health Field Scholarship

Dallas County Hospital Foundation Inc

Funding Amount

$500 - $1,000

Deadline

Expected ~April

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Current deadline
April 15, 2027
Tracked since
April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: April

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Geography

  • In Dallas County

Other requirements

  • Must be a college-level student
  • Must be entering final year of curriculum in a health-related field
  • Must be enrolled in an accredited institution in a program of study that prepares them for a career in healthcare (no exceptions)
  • Minimum 20 volunteer hours completed before application submission (healthcare volunteering hours strongly preferred but not required)

Overview

Geographic Scope: Dallas County, Iowa. Students must reside in or attend a school in Dallas County.

Focus Areas: Healthcare-related fields and curriculum for college-level students

Eligibility Requirements

  • Must be a college-level student
  • Must be entering final year of curriculum in a health-related field
  • Must be enrolled in an accredited institution in a program of study that prepares them for a career in healthcare (no exceptions)
  • Must reside in or attend a school in Dallas County
  • Minimum 20 volunteer hours completed before application submission (healthcare volunteering hours strongly preferred but not required)
  • Grade point average and/or class standing considered
  • Prior involvement in career selection considered
  • Extra curricular activities considered

Required Materials

  • Completed electronic application form
  • School/program advisor's comments
  • Single letter of recommendation from someone other than your school advisor
  • Essays
  • Proof of volunteer hours (minimum 20)

Selection Criteria

  1. Enrollment in accredited institution in healthcare program (mandatory)
  2. Grade point average and/or class standing
  3. Prior involvement in career selection
  4. Advisor's comments
  5. Letter of recommendation
  6. Extra activities/involvement
  7. Volunteer hours

Note: Selected applicants will be asked to provide proof of enrollment or registration to college for finalization of scholarship.

Contact Information

  • Phone: 515-465-7516
  • Email: THarmsen@dallascohospital.org
  • Mailing Address: Dallas County Hospital Foundation, 610 10th Street, Perry, Iowa 50220

How to Apply

Application Process

  1. Complete the electronic application form - Available from the Dallas County Hospital Foundation
  2. Obtain advisor comments - Request from your school/program advisor
  3. Secure one letter of recommendation - From someone other than your school advisor
  4. Complete required essays - As specified in application form
  5. Document volunteer hours - Maintain proof of minimum 20 volunteer hours (healthcare preferred)
  6. Submit application - Either:
    • Print and mail to: Dallas County Hospital Foundation, 610 10th Street, Perry, Iowa 50220
    • Email to: THarmsen@dallascohospital.org

Submission Requirements

  • Application Deadline: MUST BE POSTMARKED BY APRIL 15th. NO APPLICATIONS POSTMARKED AFTER THAT TIME WILL BE ACCEPTED.
  • Format: Electronic form (can be printed for mailing or emailed)
  • Proof of Enrollment: Selected applicants will be asked to provide proof of enrollment or registration to college for finalization

Questions

Contact: 515-465-7516

What Dallas County Hospital Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
1
Total given
$130K
Median grant
$130K
  • By dollars: Iowa 100%. Top recipient cities: Perry, IA.

Example grants

  • Dallas County Hospital · Perry, IA

    $130K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Education
  • Healthcare

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