Friends of HCHC seek scholarship program applicants

MT. PLEASANT — Friends of Henry County Health Center is currently accepting applications the organization’s scholarship/loan program.

The purpose of the scholarship is to encourage education and future employment in a health care field at Henry County Health Center. Applicants must be residents of Henry County, HCHC associates, or a family member of an HCHC associate.

The program is designated as a scholarship/loan because the recipient will be required to work at HCHC pending completion of course work, certification, and availability of employment. The scholarship/loan amount will be forgiven over a specified period of employment.

Applications are available at www.henrycountysoldiersandsailors.com/friends-of-hchc.com, the HCHC Information Desk in the front lobby, high schools located in Henry County, Southeastern Community College, Indian Hills Community College, Mt. Mercy College, or Kirkwood Community College.

Applicants may enroll in a program of their choice and at the college of their choice; however, the scholarship committee reserves the right to review the program. Funds may be used to pay for tuition, books, and other educational expenses.

Completed applications are due by Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at 5 p.m., and may be turned into the HCHC Public Information Department, 407 S. White Street, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa 52641, or emailed to kheerdt@greatriverhealth.org.

The Friends of HCHC initiated the scholarship/loan program in 1979 to offer financial assistance to students enrolled in a health care field of study. Numerous scholarships have been awarded to area students in hospital service areas such as nursing, emergency care, laboratory, diagnostic imaging, health information management and pharmacy. Friends of Henry County