IHCA Foundation Scholarship Programs

About our Scholarship Programs

The IHCA Foundation is an affiliate of the Iowa Health Care Association (IHCA) that represents more than 800 Iowa long-term care providers. The Foundation’s scholarship programs are made for long-term care employees (skilled nursing, assisted living, home health, home care and care continuum communities) and high school students interested in a career in long-term care.

Iowa Total Care Long-Term Care Workforce Scholarship

Made Possible by Iowa Total Care

Made for employees at IHCA member organizations enrolled or accepted in an accredited long-term care degree program.

MolinaCares High School Scholarship

Made Possible by The Molina Healthcare Charitable Foundation (MolinaCares)

Made for Iowa high school seniors who are in their senior year of high school during the 2025-2026 academic year and interested in pursuing a nursing career in long-term care.

John W. & Kimberly D. Grubb Registered Nurse (RN) Scholarship

Made Possible by the John R. and Zelda Z. Grubb Charitable Foundation

Made for an employee of an IHCA member organization who is pursuing an accredited registered nurse degree and interested in a future career in long-term care nursing.

Care Initiatives Director of Nursing (DON) Leadership Scholarship

Made Possible by Care Initiatives

Made for ADONs, DONs or RNs* who are employed by an IHCA member facility and are interested in attending the American Association of Post-Acute Care Nursing (AAPACN) Director of Nursing Services (DNS-CT) in December 2026.

Care Initiatives New DON Scholarship

Made Possible by Care Initiatives

Made for new ADONs, DONs or RNs* who are employed by an IHCA member facility to attend the DON Fundamentals - A Playbook for New Nurse Leaders in October 2026.

Questions + Contact

For questions about applying for a scholarship or sponsoring future scholarships, please contact Natalie Thompson at [email protected].