IHCA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
2010 IHCA Foundation Scholarship recipients
The recipients for the 2010 Iowa Health Care Association Foundation Scholarships have been announced. There were a record 59 outstanding applications. The 25 winners were selected by the Iowa Health Care Association Foundation Board of Directors. Applicants must have shown dedication not only to long term care, but also in furthering their education. The Foundation’s $1,000 scholarships will be used to defray the cost of education.
The Iowa Heath Care Association Foundation would like to thank its contributors, the Iowa Hospice Foundation, The Vetter Foundation, Health Procurement Services Inc. (Craig Ver Huel Memorial), the Tom Juckette Memorial and the John R. and Zelda Grubb Charitable Foundation for supporting the scholarship program.
Congratulations to all winners and facilities. Check the Iowa Health Care Association website in early 2011 for details on next year’s application. Click on the link above to view a full list of the 2010 Iowa Health Care Association Foundation Scholarship recipients.
OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS
2010 "Back to School" Nursing Scholarship Program
Offers two scholarships of $2,500 each. One to an ADN-prepared nurse who’s going back to school for an RN to BSN program. The other to a non-nurse who’s going back to school to become a nurse. The application form (as well as more detailed program guidelines) are available at www.bestnursingdegree.com. The deadline for applications is April 15, 2010.
HRSA Nurse Scholarships and Grants
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Nursing Scholarship Program deadlines are announced each spring. Click on the link above to be added to their email notification list or for more information. Also watch the IHCA Bulletin and ICAL Newslink for application information
Nursing Education Loan Repayment Program
NELRP is a competitive program that repays 60 percent of the qualifying loan balance of registered nurses selected for funding in exchange for 2 years of service at a critical shortage facility. For information on how to apply, click on the link above.
Iowa Student Loan Nursing Education Loan Forgiveness Program
Students who are currently enrolled in registered nursing programs or post-baccalaureate nursing educator programs at accredited Iowa colleges, universities, or other similar educational institutions may be eligible to receive loan forgiveness ranging between $5,000 and $20,000 over a four-year period. To be eligible, your qualifying student loans must be held by Iowa Student Loan
Federal Perkins Loan Discharge/Cancellation for Full-time Nurses
Nurses with a Federal Perkins Loans are eligible for loan cancellation. Benefits are earned incrementally, with up to 100% cancellation after five years of qualified employment as a nurse. Paperwork is coordinated through the college or university that issued the Perkins Loan(s).