Health Scholarships

Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring Foundation is investing in health profession education by offering two scholarship programs to help address and strengthen the health care workforce shortage and provide financial assistance to these aspiring students. Scroll to learn more about the Health Profession Scholarships and Health Care Leader Scholarship.

Health Profession Scholarship

Health Profession Scholarships

Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring Foundation is investing in health profession education by offering a scholarship program to help address and strengthen the health care workforce shortage and provide financial assistance to these aspiring students.

Scholarship Application and Guidelines 

Applications are being accepted through October 1 for the 2024-2025 school year:

For scholarship eligibility, student applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Be a resident of North Dakota
  • Attend a North Dakota university, college or technical college
  • Have completed at least their freshman year of undergraduate course work
  • Enrolled as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student
  • Pursuing a degree in a nursing or health care-related field
  • Be in good academic standing, maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher
  • Demonstrate financial need
Healthcare Leader Scholarship

Health Care Leader Scholarship

The purpose of this scholarship is to identify, cultivate and advance the next generation of health care leaders in North Dakota. Applicants will develop an innovative and impactful project in the area of health care which incorporates a leadership development plan designed to support a successful project outcome, as well as academic and personal growth. The scholarship winner will receive a total of $5,000 to offset their school tuition costs.

Scholarship Application and Guidelines

Applications are being accepted through October 1 for the 2024-2025 school year:

For scholarship eligibility, student applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Be a resident of North Dakota
  • Enrolled as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student at a North Dakota university or college
  • Have completed at least their junior year of undergraduate course work or be enrolled in graduate program
  • Pursuing a degree in health care or business administration and planning to work in a health care related field with a leadership track
  • Preference will be given individuals planning to live and work in North Dakota
  • Be in good academic standing, maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher
  • Demonstrate financial need