ATLANTIC – Cass County Health System Foundation is offering $10,000 in scholarships to students who are enrolled and have been accepted into a nursing or medical doctor training program. The scholarships were established by a bequest from Louie and Elsie Hansen.

“The Hansen’s believed strongly in the importance of education, and the need for well-trained healthcare professionals,” explained Kent Gade CCHS Foundation board President. “We are very proud to provide this scholarship in their memory.”

The Louie and Elsie Hansen Memorial Scholarship was established to benefit Cass County high school graduates who are enrolled and have been accepted into a college of nursing or medicine, leading to an LPN, RN, BSN, or MD degree. Two $5,000 awards will be presented. Consideration will be given to applicants’ scholarship, citizenship, and leadership abilities. Applications are available at the CCHS Foundation office and online at casshealth.org.

In 2019, the CCHS Foundation awarded four $5000 scholarships. The recipients were Emily Beerman, Madison Helvie, Morgan Anstey and Tatum Heath. “This is the third time the board has awarded four scholarships,” said Kent Gade, Foundation President. The awards are based on the applications received each year.

Scholarship applications are due to the Foundation Office no later than April 1, 2020. For further information, contact Dawn Marnin, CCHS Foundation Director, at 712-243-7409 or mardd@casshealth.org.