LA PORTE — Since 1983 Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital, the La Porte Hospital Foundation and the La Porte Hospital Auxiliary have sponsored scholarships and awards/loans to provide financial assistance to students pursuing healthcare careers. Through the combined efforts, more than $100,000 was distributed to 42 students in 2013.

Applications available at iuhealth.org/laporte/foundation/scholarships. All completed applications and required documents must be returned or postmarked by Saturday, March 15, 2014. Interviews may be required, and semi-finalists will be notified of their status. Final selections will be announced in June.

For more information, call 219.326.2471 or toll-free at 877.265.4539, email laportehospitalfoundation@iuhealth.org or visit iuhealth.org/laportefoundation.