Patricia I. McCombs McBeth
Memorial Nursing Scholarship

Eligibility Guidelines

Patricia I. McCombs McBeth was a registered nurse at Ottumwa Hospital for many years, serving as head nurse for the Pediatric Unit for several of those years. Mrs. McBeth passed away in 1999 and her family developed this scholarship in her honor, hoping to promote the nursing profession and the traditions carried forth by nurses. A scholarship of $500 is awarded each May to an associate of Ottumwa Regional Health Center or a family member of an associate.

Applicant Eligibility:

• Applicant must be an associate of Ottumwa Regional Health Center for at least six months
(or family member of an associate)
• Applicant must be a student in good standing and currently enrolled in nursing classes at
a nursing program in Iowa, working towards RN licensure (cannot be an RN returning
for bachelor’s degree)
• Applicant must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher

Application Process:

Applicant must submit the following items to the Foundation office by March 31st of each year:

1. Completed Patricia I. McBeth Memorial Nursing Scholarship Application form.
2. Copy of latest school transcripts
3. List of current community activities/organizations in which the applicant is involved
4. 250 word essay entitled, “How Nursing Affects a Community”

Selection Process:

Staff at the Foundation office will review submitted materials for eligibility and completeness and forward to the McBeth family. The family will review the submitted applications and select a recipient for award. The recipient will be notified and should plan on attending the Ottumwa Regional Health Center’s nursing banquet held each May. The McBeth family will personally present the scholarship award during the banquet.