Waukon High School senior Claire Schulte receives Iowa Hospital Education and Research Foundation Scholarship

May 12, a graduating senior of Waukon High School received a $2,000 scholarship from the Iowa Hospital Education and Research Foundation (IHERF), a nonprofit subsidiary of the Iowa Hospital Association. Claire Schulte is among 65 Iowa high school seniors who were awarded scholarships from IHERF.

The Iowa Hospital Association awards $2,000 scholarships through IHERF to high school students whose academic performances indicate college success and those who are interested in entering a health care area of study.

The high school scholarship program is part of the IHERF Health Care Careers Scholarship Program. The program was established in 2005 to help address the shortage of health care professionals and encourage high school students to pursue careers with Iowa hospitals.

Since its inception, the program has supported nearly 1,100 Iowa students in pursuing higher education in health care fields, contributing to a growing pipeline of skilled professionals dedicated to serving patients across the state. To date, the foundation has awarded approximately $3.3 million in scholarships. Applications for 2027 scholarships open November 1, 2026. Additional information can be found online at iherf.org.