LABORATORY CONTROL LTD HEALTH CAREER SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT

Program Description

The Laboratory Control Ltd Health Care Career Scholarship Fund is an endowed fund administered by the Ottumwa Regional Health Foundation for the express purpose of scholarship support for individuals interested in pursuing a career in health care. The intent of the scholarship program is to invest in the education of those students that may look to southeast Iowa for employment in health care following the completion of their studies.

Awards

Awards will range from $500 to $5000. An individual may receive an award annually for up to four (4) years. Awards may be used for educational expenses, including tuition, books and other fees. Awards are paid directly to the successful applicant’s college or university. Awards are given without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, disability or national origin.

Eligibility

1. Applicant must reside in one of the following ten counties served by Ottumwa Regional Health Center and/or
Collaborative Laboratory Services: Appanoose, Davis, Jasper, Jefferson, Henry, Keokuk, Mahaska, Monroe,
Van Buren, Wapello

2. Applicant must be enrolled in a state or nationally accredited program of study that focuses on health care.

3. Applicant must be enrolling in at least the second year of their course of study. Award will be contingent
upon proof of registration/enrollment.

4. Applicant must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or higher on a 4.00 scale.

5. Successful applicants must apply each year with preference given to previous award recipients.

Award Selection

The Foundation’s Scholarship Selection Committee is comprised of Foundation board members, representation from Collaborative Lab Services/Laboratory Control Limited, staff from Ottumwa Regional Health Center, as well as, other regional health care providers or health education providers.

Award recipients and non-recipients will receive written notification from the Foundation in May. Award recipients will be invited to attend the Foundation’s annual Chairman’s Reception in June for a public award ceremony.

Preference

The Scholarship Selection Committee will give preference to applicants that are/have:

• An award recipient of the previous year
• Expressed a desire to seek employment in southeast Iowa upon completion of studies
• Pursuing educational studies in a health career identified as a workforce shortage area for southeast Iowa

Revision Policy

The general conditions and procedures under which scholarships are made are subject to periodic review by the Foundation’s Scholarship Selection Committee and the Foundation’s board of directors.

Form

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