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Flight Crew (United 232) Scholarship

Siouxland Community Foundation

The flight crew of United 232 started this scholarship to show appreciation to Siouxlands valiant rescue and recovery efforts during the aftermath of the United Airlines Flight 232 incident on July 19, 1989. This scholarship provides assistance to graduating high school seniors pursuing a post-secondary education and help them prepare for a career in the medical/health science field.

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Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    Applicants must be graduating high school seniors
  • Financial Need:
    Not Mentioned
  • School:
    Applicants must be graduating high school seniors from a high school located within the Siouxland tri-state area (approximate 50-mile radius of Sioux City, Iowa).
  • College:
    Applicants must be pursuing a career in the medical/health science field (i.e., nurse; physician; physicians assistant; radiological, medical, or surgical technologist; lab technician; physical or occupational therapist, etc.) at one of the following Sioux City, Iowa, post-secondary educational institutions: Briar Cliff University, Morningside College, Western Iowa Tech Community College, or St. Lukes College.
  • Major/Career:
    Applicants must be pursuing a career in the medical/health science field (i.e., nurse; physician; physicians assistant; radiological, medical, or surgical technologist; lab technician; physical or occupational therapist, etc.)

Application Details

  • Judging Criteria:
    Award selection is based on scholastic performance while in high school, ACT/SAT test scores, school and/or community service activities, work history, and essay evaluation.
  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Not required
  • Essay:
    Essay
  • Recommendation Letters:
    Two (2) recommendations
  • Other Materials:
    Completed application with signature

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