Scholarships Available for Healthcare Careers

Fort Madison Community Hospital recently announced the availability of three scholarships intended for students looking to pursue a career in healthcare.

The Kathleen Canella Family, in conjunction with the Fort Madison Community Hospital Foundation, is now accepting applicants for the Kathleen Canella Family Scholarship. This scholarship provides funds to students pursuing a career in a medical field. It is available for high school seniors or recent high school graduates of Fort Madison public and Holy Trinity High Schools. It is also available to non-traditional college students. Scholarship recipients will be chosen based on grades, leadership, character, community activity and financial need. College graduates may also apply for the scholarship to pursue continuing education.

The Kathleen Canella Family Scholarship was established in memory of Kathleen Canella, a dedicated FMCH Auxiliary member and hospital volunteer. Applications may be requested by contacting Human Resources at Fort Madison Community Hospital at 319-376-2250 or can be filled out online at www.fmchosp.com. Completed applications must be received at FMCH by April 1st.

Also, the Fort Madison Community Hospital Auxiliary is now accepting applicants for the Health Career scholarship sponsored by the organization. This scholarship provides funds to students pursuing a career in any medical field. It is available for high school seniors or recent high school graduates. College graduates may also apply for the scholarship to pursue continuing education.

Scholarship recipients will be chosen based on grades, character, community and school activity and financial need. A one-page essay is also used to select recipients.

Applications may be requested by calling FMCH Administration at 319-376-2250. In addition, high school guidance counselors have application forms available. Completed applications must be received at FMCH by April 1st.

The program, administered through the Iowa Hospital Education and Research Foundation (IHERF), awards scholarships of $3,000 per year for a maximum of two years to students enrolled in an accredited program leading to registration, licensure or a clinical laboratory science degree. In exchange for that financial support, students who accept the funds agree to work one year in an Iowa hospital for each year they receive an award.

To receive an application and scholarship requirements contact the Human Resources department at Fort Madison Community Hospital at 319-376-2250. Scholarship application packets are also available at financial aid departments at all Iowa colleges. A link to application materials is also available on the home page of the IHA Web site, www.ihaonline.org (click on “Health Careers”). The application deadline is March 14.