Opens: March 31 - Closes: May 16

Elizabeth (Betty) Koster graduated from the Bismarck Hospital School of Nursing in 1955. Elizabeth and her husband, Merrill, established this scholarship, which had been a long-time dream of their family.

Purpose: Help nursing students with interest in serving the Native American population achieve academic success with fewer financial concerns and go on to sustain high standards for nursing.

Eligibility:

• Nursing students who have been accepted to a nursing program in North Dakota.
• First priority will be given to students of the NDSU School of Nursing at Sanford Health Bismarck.

Application Requirements:

• Resume
• Short Essays
• Personal Biography including your proudest accomplishments.
• Describe your reasons for choosing your profession.
• Who is your role model, and why?
• Share your experiences in caring for your family and/or the Native American community. Discuss the values that drive your actions and the outcomes of your efforts.
• Describe the ways in which your education will help enhance providing culturally responsive care for Native American patients.
• Official letter confirming admission and good standing in the NDSU Nursing program
• One character recommendation (Link will be sent to recommender to complete upon application submission)

Award: Two, $10,000 scholarship will be awarded

*Total award amount dependent on graduation date ($5,000 per semester)*

Award Distribution: This scholarship is awarded in two $5,000 payments, both of which are sent directly to the awarded recipient’s educational institute to be deposited into the student’s account. The first payment for the fall semester and the second will be sent in time for the spring semester.

Donors: Merrill and Elizabeth Koster

Please note, your application progress is unable to be saved to come back to at a later date.

For questions or technical assistance, please email EducationalAssistance@sanfordhealth.org.