Need Funds for College? Grant Applications Now Being Accepted for Healthcare Education

Grant applications for healthcare education from the Endowment for Education are now being accepted. The grants are made available through the Lucille Petersen Endowment Fund. The funds will be distributed to selected applicants seeking short or long-range educational assistance to pursue healthcare occupations. A June 30th deadline has been set for applications to be submitted for the fall 2026 semester.

The funds will be distributed as grants—loans that will be forgiven if the recipient is employed within a 20-mile radius of Harlan in his or her specialized healthcare occupation following completion of courses. If a recipient cannot fulfill the service terms under which the loan will be forgiven, the loan will be subject to a 5% interest rate and principal repayment.

Application forms and more information are available by contacting Ruth Pitkin at Myrtue Medical Center, 1213 Garfield Ave., Harlan, IA 51537, phone: 712.755.4316, or email: rpitkin@myrtuemedical.org. The grants can be for new, entry-level, or advanced training or certifications.