Finley Nursing Scholarships Available

For Immediate Release:
January 23, 2019

Contact: Kari Lammer, Marketing Communications Manager
Kari.Lammer@unitypoint.org or 563-589-2585

Dubuque, IA— UnityPoint Health® Finley Health Foundation and the Finley Hospital School of Nursing Alumni Association announce 2019 scholarship applications will be available on February 1, 2019 for individuals pursuing a degree in the nursing field. Since 1986, Finley Health Foundation and the Alumni Association have been awarding scholarships annually to qualified students in the community who are interested in pursuing a career in nursing through an accredited nursing program, or who are health care professionals seeking an associates, bachelors, or master’s degree in nursing, or nurse practitioner degree.

“The Finley Health Foundation is pleased to once again partner with the Finley School of Nursing Alumni Association to offer scholarships to local students,” said Barbara Potts, Finley Health Foundation Executive Director. “It is our honor and privilege to make a positive impact on the education of future health care professionals right here in our community.”

The scholarship application and eligibility requirements can be found at unitypoint.org/dbqscholarships. Applications must be postmarked by Friday, March 8, 2019 for consideration.

In 2018, Finley Health Foundation and the Alumni Association awarded $18,000 in scholarships. Scholarship award announcements for this year’s recipients will be made by May 1, 2019.

For questions regarding the scholarships, please contact the Finley Health Foundation at (563) 589-2358.

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