Post-Secondary Health Field Scholarship

Post-Secondary Health Field Scholarship

Funder: Dallas County Hospital Foundation Inc

Award Amount: $500 - $1,000 per scholarship

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