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 and high school students interested in a career in long-term care.

IHCA Member Employee Scholarship

Made possible by IPALTC, Nurse Connect, ICAP, IHCA Districts, Assured Partners, BCG, Blue Stone Therapy, Consonus Pharmacy, Lee Agency, Martin Bros., McKesson, NuCara Pharmacy + Home Medical, Right Dose Pharmacy and Provider Partners
34 $1,500 scholarships available

This scholarship is for employees of IHCA member organizations seeking to advance their health care education. Scholarships will be offered to provide funds toward tuition for nursing, health care administration, physical or occupational therapy programs.

Iowa Total Care Executive Health Care Leadership Scholarship

Made possible by Iowa Total Care
Nine scholarships available

This scholarship is for leaders at an IHCA member organization interested in attending the 2025-2026 IHCA Executive Health Care Leadership Institute.

MolinaCares High School Scholarship

Made possible by the Molina Healthcare Charitable Foundation (MolinaCares)
Nine $2,000 scholarships available

This scholarship is available for Iowa high school seniors enrolled in an accredited CNA, LPN or RN degree program upon graduation from high school. It is intended for those interested in a future career in long-term care.

Care Initiatives Director of Nursing (DON) Leadership Scholarship

Made possible by Care Initiatives
Six scholarships available

This scholarship is for ADONs, DONs or RNs who are employed by an IHCA member facility and are interested in pursuing the American Association of Post-Acute Care Nursing (AAPACN) DNS-CT (Director of Nursing Services – Certified) certification, a DON certification program held virtually on Dec. 1-4, 2025.

Care Initiatives New DON Scholarship

Made possible by Care Initiatives
Ten scholarships available

This scholarship is made for new DONs who are employed by an IHCA member facility and are interested in attending the DON Fundamentals - A Playbook for New Nurse Leaders held at IHCA Sept. 9-10. This scholarship provides a great opportunity for new DONs to learn, grow and connect with others in the same role.

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

Made possible by the John R. and Zelda Z. Grubb Charitable Foundation
One $3,000 scholarship + eight $2,000 scholarships available

These scholarships are for employees of an IHCA member organization who is pursuing an accredited RN degree and interested in a future career in long-term care.

Chelsea

2024 John W. and Kimberly D. Grubb RN Scholarship Recipient

Minasey

2024 MolinaCares High School Scholarship Recipient

Sheida

2024 IHCA Member Employee Scholarship Recipient

Audrey

2024 Care Initiatives DON Leadership Scholarship Recipient

Tereni

2024 Iowa Total Care Executive Health Care Leadership Scholarship Recipient

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Questions 

For questions about applying for a scholarship or sponsoring future scholarships, please contact Natalie Thompson or Brent Willett.