PALO ALTO COUNTY HEALTH CARE SCHOLARSHIP ESTABLISHED AT IOWA LAKES

Iowa Lakes Community College is announcing the establishment of the Palo Alto County Health Care Scholarship.

Palo Alto County Health System and the Palo Alto County Hospital Auxiliary of Emmetsburg recently joined the Iowa Lakes Community College President’s Circle of giving. As a result of this partnership with Iowa Lakes, they have decided to utilize their President’s Circle gift by establishing this scholarship to support Palo Alto County students enrolled in health care programs at Iowa Lakes Community College.

“This is a wonderful way for the hospital and their auxiliary to show support for Palo Alto County. They will certainly strengthen their county and its communities by encouraging higher education for Palo Alto County students,” stated Shan Ray, Iowa Lakes Institutional Advancement Executive Director.

“We are very happy to have this new scholarship and look forward to a long partnership with Palo Alto County Health System and the Palo Alto County Hospital Auxiliary,” Ray added.

Eligible candidates for the Palo Alto County Health Care Scholarship must reside in Palo Alto County and be enrolled full time in the Medical Office Technology, Associate Degree Nursing, Health Care Administration, Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant, Medical Assistant Specialist, Paramedic Science, Pharmacy Technician, Practical Nursing or Surgical Technology programs at Iowa Lakes Community College. In addition, once awarded they must maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA at Iowa Lakes and use the award for tuition, books and/or fees only.

Those interested in more information on scholarships or the Iowa Lakes President’s Circle should contact Shan Ray, Iowa Lakes Institutional Advancement Executive Director, at 712-362-0491 or 800-242-5106 ext. 4491.