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St. Anthony Foundation Healthcare Scholarships

St. Anthony Foundation and St. Anthony Regional Hospital are excited to announce that applications are now open for the healthcare scholarships offered through St. Anthony Foundation for spring of 2026. The Foundation endeavors to support students pursuing degrees in healthcare to support St. Anthony’s mission of providing quality, faith-based healthcare to our communities. The scholarships are funded in part through the Foundation’s investments, and also through the investments of donors and families committed to St. Anthony and the state of local healthcare.

“We are proud to support students pursuing careers in healthcare, with the hope that they will return to St. Anthony to practice and build long-term careers here,” said Sarah Foley, St. Anthony Foundation Director. “These scholarships have a profound impact, creating a legacy of care. Over the decades, we’ve seen recipients graduate, come back to work at St. Anthony, and even have their children apply for scholarships. It’s truly inspiring.”

In 2025, the St. Anthony Foundation awarded 40 scholarships to high school seniors and college students. In 2026, the Foundation anticipates being able to offer additional scholarships, thanks to the generosity of several families and donors who continue to support the Foundation’s scholarship efforts.

  • Students only need to fill out one application to be considered for any of the scholarships. 
  • All scholarships are open to seniors in high school and current college students, provided they will be attending college through and into the spring semester of 2027 in a healthcare-related program, or planning to apply their education to a career in healthcare.
  • The deadline for submission is Friday, March 27, 2026.
  • A completed application must be submitted for consideration, which includes an essay and two (2) recommendation letters.

If selected, please note that in order for the awarded scholarship funds to be released the following criteria must be met:

  • Students must be enrolled full-time (minimum of 12 credit hours) in a healthcare-related college program or planning to apply their education to a career in healthcare.
  • Students must have a minimum cumulative college GPA of 2.5 at the end of their fall semester.

The application form is below.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at: foundation@stanthonyhospital.org or call 712-794-5287.

All fields marked with * are required.

St. Anthony Foundation Scholarship Application

Awarded to students pursuing a profession in a healthcare-related field.

To submit this application online, simply complete the fields below and upload the documents where indicated. This includes a three (3) page essay along with two (2) recommendation letters (see details before beginning application).  If you do not have all of your recommendation letters available now, they can be emailed separately. Please be aware that this form cannot be saved and returned to later, so be sure to have all required information and materials ready before you begin.

Personal Information

Educational Background

Work Experience

Please list two references (not family members) who will send a written recommendation on  your behalf:

Please upload your recommendation letters here. If you have not received both of your letters yet, you may email them separately to foundation@stanthonyhospital.org. 

References may email recommendation letters on your behalf to: foundation@stanthonyhospital.org. Please ask them to list your name in the subject line.

For questions regarding this application, call (712) 794-5287 or email foundation@stanthonyhospital.org 

Please supply an essay, no more than three (3) pages which includes: 

  1. Your career goals
  2. Where you will be in six months and where you think you'll be in five years or beyond.
  3. The background you bring to a healthcare career.
  4. Who is a role model and why they have influenced you.
  5. Your strengths and weaknesses.
  6. Your willingness to work in a rural community healthcare setting.
  7. Also, explain any other issues you believe we should consider such as: community service, educational accomplishments, financial needs, family issues, personal goals, commitment to working in the local area, hobbies, and interests, etc. 

    Medical School Scholarships

    One or more scholarships up to $5,000 each will be awarded annually. Students enrolled full-time in an accredited medical or osteopathic school, and are from Carroll, Audubon, Calhoun, Crawford, Greene, or Sac counties are encouraged to apply. Scholarships will be applied toward tuition, books, and/or equipment. Preference is given for students who demonstrate an interest in practicing in Iowa and especially in a rural regional setting such as St. Anthony Regional Hospital. Academic achievement and leadership qualities will also be considered.

    Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

    Click here for the St. Anthony Medical School Scholarship guidelines.

    If you have any questions, you may contact St. Anthony Foundation at foundation@stanthonyhospital.org or call us at (712) 794-5287.