Auxiliary Scholarships
MMCA awards six scholarships each year to students pursuing careers in
healthcare. There are
five $1000 Auxiliary scholarships and
one
$1000 Donafae Hibray / Auxiliary scholarship available.
The completed application should be emailed or mailed to the committee
prior to APRIL 1, 2026.
Scholarship Applications must be received by April 1st. Submit to
rpitkin@myrtuemedical.org or mail to Ruth Pitkin at 1213 Garfield Ave. Harlan, IA 51537.
Scholarship Criteria
- Field of Study - The applicant must be pursuing a degree or certification
in a healthcare-related field, such as nursing, medicine, diagnostic imaging,
medical laboratory technician, health information management, physical
therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, or a related discipline.
- Academic Standing - The applicant is required to demonstrate strong academic
achievement.
- Community Service and Leadership - The applicant must have demonstrated
meaningful community service and leadership.
- Educational Institution - The applicant must be accepted or enrolled in
an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or healthcare
education program.
- Residency - The applicant must reside within 25 miles of Harlan, Iowa.
- Application Requirements - The applicant must complete the official scholarship
application and submit all required materials by the stated deadline.
Selection Process
- The Scholarship Committee shall review all completed applications that
meet eligibility requirements.
- Selection shall be based on a review of academic performance, community
service, leadership qualities, and commitment to a career in healthcare.
- Scholarship recipients shall be notified in writing and may be recognized
publicly at an award ceremony and in the MMCA Volunteer Voice.
- Scholarship money will be given at the beginning of the second semester
of the school year. It is the student's responsibility to notify the Myrtue
Medical Center Auxiliary Scholarship Chairman if he/she does not plan
to attend college the second semester. If the original recipient does
not continue with his/her education the second semester, scholarship monies
will be awarded to the alternate student.
- Checks will be made in co-payment to the student and the college. Checks
will be mailed to the student at the address provided, and must be endorsed
by both the student and the college.
Apply Now
Fill out the application and submit it by the deadline mentioned above.
Download Application
