Benefis Healthcare Foundation Healthcare Scholarship Program

Benefis Healthcare Foundation's Medical Education Scholarship is designed to assist with Benefis Healthcare's recruitment and retention efforts for the purpose of ensuring that compassionate, quality care is extended to all patients. The Foundation recognizes the special needs of those individuals, who desire to change careers, further their education or complete their degree.

Scholaship Overview

Benefis Healthcare Foundation provides a scholarship opportunity for current Benefis Healthcare employees and college students with the desire to obtain or advance in healthcare education or certification. The Medical Education Scholarship provides up to $2,500 per semester for recipients that meet eligibility requirements. Awardees are chosen based on eligibility requirements through a Scholarship Selection Committee. Scholarships are administered by Benefis Healthcare Foundation. A Work Commitment to Benefis Healthcare is required from recipients of this scholarship.

Goals
- To improve recruitment and retention of direct patient care providers to better serve our patients and
their families.
- To provide access to educational programs that will provide specific skill sets.
- To provide financial assistance to college level students pursuing healthcare careers at Benefis Healthcare.

Eligibility
Applicants must have been accepted into an accredited nursing program or other approved allied healthcare program and be pursuing a degree or certification in a specific skill set.

Applicant must be in good academic standing with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.75 or higher, if study occurred within the last five (5) years.

Applicant must maintain a 2.75 Grade Point Average.

Applicant must take a minimum of nine (9) credits per semester.

Applicant must be eligible for employment at Benefis Healthcare and agree to sign a Work Commitment Agreement.

Applicant may be requested to participate in a personal interview with the Scholarship Selection Committee.

Applicants employed at Benefis Healthcare must have Department Manager's approval to submit application and if applicant is taking a leave of absence, he/she must have appropriate documents signed with Benefis Healthcare Human Resource Department.

*APPLICATION DEADLINES ARE:
May 15th and October

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About Benefis
Benefis Healthcare Foundation was created in 1998 upon the merger of The Montana Gift of Life Foundation and Montana Deaconess Foundation. Benefis Healthcare Foundation now operates many of the programs and services established by these foundations. Their mission is improving and enhancing healthcare services for people throughout Northcentral Montana.

This information is reposted with thanks to Benefis Healthcare.