The Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring Foundation Health Profession Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to students pursuing careers in nursing and other health care-related fields. This program aims to strengthen North Dakota’s health care workforce while supporting aspiring health professionals. Awardees are selected based on academic achievement, financial need and service to the community.
Scholarship Details
- 50 scholarships of $2,500 will be awarded each fall
- Priority is given to students willing to work in underserved communities in North Dakota
- Priority is also given to students pursuing shortage health professions such as registered nursing, licensed practical nursing, physician assistant, nurse practitioner and behavioral health
- Scholarship checks are mailed directly to qualified academic institutions
Eligibility Criteria
- Be a resident of North Dakota
- Attend a North Dakota university, college or technical college
- Have completed at least the freshman year of undergraduate coursework
- Be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student
- Be pursuing a degree in nursing or a health care-related field
- Be in good academic standing with a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher
- Demonstrate financial need
Application Process
- Confirm that you meet all eligibility requirements for the scholarship
- Prepare a copy of your most recent unofficial grade transcript
- Submit the completed application and unofficial transcript to the BCBSND Caring Foundation via email by the application deadline
- If selected, complete the required release form and coordinate with your academic institution to receive the scholarship funds
The Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring Foundation Health Profession Scholarship can provide valuable financial support as you pursue a career in health care. Applying for this opportunity can help reduce the cost of your education while supporting your path toward a career that strengthens the state’s health care workforce.
