Scholarships

Ottumwa Regional Health Foundation administers three scholarships, each with its own eligibility guidelines and application forms. Scholarships are awarded annually on a competitive basis.

Laboratory Control Ltd Health Career Scholarship

The Laboratory Control Ltd Health Career Scholarship was established by the Foundation in 2004 to provide 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. The range of awards is $500 to $2500.

A program description and an application form can be downloaded.

Nurse Practice Council/Colee’ Hospers Nursing Educational Scholarship

The Nurse Practice Council/Colee’ Hospers Nursing Educational Scholarship is awarded each year by the Ottumwa Regional Health Center’s Nurse Practice Council to an associate of the Health Center exemplifying enhancement of the nursing profession. Colee’ Hospers, a long-serving nurse executive, is recognized through this scholarship for her vision of excellence for nursing.

Eligibility guidelines and an application form .

Patricia I. McBeth Memorial Nursing Scholarship

The family of Patricia I. McBeth awards this Memorial Nursing Scholarship annually to an associate, or family member of an associate, of the Ottumwa Regional Health Center. Mrs. McBeth served as a registered nurse for a number of years at the Health Center and this scholarship is provided in her honor.

Eligibility guidelines and an application form.