The Equity in Education Scholarship is for exceptional employees and community members seeking higher undergraduate education who advance Sanford Health's goal of diversity, equity and inclusion as first-generation college students, nontraditional college-aged students (25 or older), or first-generation American citizens. Award recipients must demonstrate exceptional character and leadership in furthering their own progress and in enriching the lives of others, especially in service, academics, community involvement and impact. This scholarship consists of five rewards of $5,000 each.

Dates: The application deadline is September 1.

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Through the generosity of donors, a Good Samaritan Society location may have endowments or funds available to award scholarships to employees enrolled in post-secondary education. Employees interested in a local scholarship should speak with their administrator about what opportunities may be available for employees of that location. Locally restricted scholarship funds are awarded by a local committee in accordance with the restrictions required by that scholarship program.

Dates: Continually open

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Eligible Education Programs include:

• Education that leads to advancement in the field of long-term care within the facility (includes but is not limited to CNA certification, LPN, BSN)
• Medical interpreter education
• Social Work
• Job-related English as a second language
• Adult Basic Education (ABE) training costs

Dates: Continually open

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The Hoeger Nursing Education Program is available for any Society employee (including all service lines and National Campus) who is seeking a nursing degree from any regionally or nationally accredited academic institution, in any state where the Society has a presence, at any undergraduate level, including:

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• one degree level to another (undergraduate)

The Hoeger Nursing Education Program divides the cost of tuition, fees, and books each semester into thirds. One-third is paid by the employee, one-third by Sanford Health / GSS (up to $800), and up to one-third by the Good Samaritan Foundation (up to $800).

Dates: Continually open

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Sanford Health Foundation of Northern Minnesota is proud to offer an annual employee scholarship opportunity, thanks to the Mimi Diffley Memorial Scholarship Fund along with ongoing employee donations. This scholarship is available to current Sanford Health of Northern Minnesota employees working in the Bemidji region seeking to further their health care education and advance their health care careers.

Dates: Opens April, closes June of every year.

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This scholarship provides dollars to qualified students of a Sanford Health Bismarck employee who is in need of financial assistance due to unexpected circumstances out of their control.

Dates: Opens Sept. Closes in Nov. of every year

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Through the generosity of many donors, Sanford Health in Sioux Falls and Fargo are able to award a number of scholarships annually to employees enrolled in post-secondary education. Qualifications and requirements are outlined in each application.

Dates: Opens Sept. Closes Nov of every year.

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The Sanford Health Military and Veteran Scholarship is awarded to any veteran, Guard/Reserve, or active duty military service member who has demonstrated leadership and commitment in his/her community. Award recipients must have demonstrated exceptional character and leadership in furthering their own progress and in enriching the lives of others, especially in service, academics, and community involvement.

Dates: Opens June closes August 31

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The Sanford Health Lakota Nation Scholarship is awarded to any Native American, who has demonstrated leadership and commitment in his/her community. Award recipients must have demonstrated exceptional character and leadership in furthering their own progress and in enriching the lives of others, especially in service, academics, and community involvement.

Dates: Opens June and closes Nov. of every year

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Sanford Health supports lifelong learning and is pleased to offer financial support for students who are continuing education in a field that can enhance their contributions to our organization. In select Network sites, the Sanford Health Network is offering a $2,000 scholarship opportunity to students pursuing a post-secondary degree in a health care-related field. By offering this scholarship, we are making an investment in our region’s future workforce and the communities we serve.

Dates: Opens Feb closes Apr. every year

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The Sanford Sons & Daughters program is open to Sanford employees and those who have a parent or other family member employed by Sanford Health and who have been accepted into medical school, or at any time during their medical school training, residency or fellowship. Participants are eligible to receive resources, mentorship and financial support.

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The Alumni Association of Sioux Valley Hospital School of Nursing is proud of its nursing heritage and its profession. While the school was still in existence, the school provided a Scholarship Trust Fund to students enrolled in this three-year diploma program. Since the school’s closure in 1986, the alumni remained active until 2019. At that time, The Alumni worked with Sanford USD Medical Center's Center for Learning to create an online application process so these scholarships could continue to be granted. This scholarship is for students entering their junior or senior year.

Dates: Opens Sept. Closes in Nov. of every year

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The Steve and Tara Young Professional Development Fund was established to provide continued education and professional development opportunities for enterprise employees working in fields related to Sanford Sports. Through this fund, up to two Sanford employees may be awarded full tuition to attend the “Gray Institute for Functional Transformation” in 2021.

Award recipients must have demonstrated exceptional character, leadership and determination to sharpen his/her professional development skills. Recipients will be expected to use the additional training to enrich the lives of others, especially in patient care, teamwork and community involvement.

Deadline: Oct. 1st.

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This is a program for current Sanford employees who are returning to school in Minnesota. We currently support those in an LPN or Community Health Worker program. The student agrees to work for Sanford in Minnesota for 3 years, full time following the completion of the schooling. The funds are sent to the program.

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This program is for students in a North Dakota technical school program or for students who have recently completed their studies at any North Dakota college or university. The funds are provided by the state of North Dakota and a community partner. Sanford is happy to discuss becoming a community partner for students in the following programs:

• Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
• Health Technologist/Technician
• LPN
• RN
• Medical & Clinical Lab Technologist/Technician
• OT Assistant
• Surgical Technologist.

The student agrees to work for Sanford in North Dakota for 3 years, full time following the completion of the schooling. The funds are shared directly with the program.

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This program is for students in a South Dakota technical school program. The funds are provided by the state of South Dakota and a community partner. Sanford is happy to discuss becoming a community partner for students in the following programs:

• LPN
• Medical & Clinical Lab Technologist/Technician
• Surgical Technologist
• Invasive Cardiac Tech
• RN (associate degree)

The student agrees to work for Sanford in South Dakota for 3 years, full time following the completion of the schooling. The funds are sent to the program.

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