Sanford Health

Alumni Association of Sioux Valley Hospital School of Nursing Scholarship

This application closes on November 15.


Purpose: Promote nursing as a profession and provide financial support to students pursuing nursing careers.


Requirements & Eligibility:

  • Scholarships are available to junior or senior nursing students enrolled in educational programs leading to a baccalaureate degree in nursing or to students in a master’s degree nursing program.
  • The nursing program, in which the applicant is enrolled, must be nationally accredited—such as the National League of Nursing or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Priority will be given to:

  • Applicants who do not hold an RN license
  • Alumni children/grandchildren pursuing a degree in nursing
  • Sanford Health employees enrolled in nursing.
  • Students who are members of the armed forces or who are a veteran


Application Submission Requirements:

  • One scholarship reference from an instructor, current Supervisor or Academic Advisor
  • Proof of Enrollment (Letter of Acceptance)
  • Unofficial Transcript
  • GPA must be 3.0 or higher to be considered
  • Scholarship Essay


Award: The number of awards and scholarship amounts each year varies.


Distribution: Scholarships will be awarded in January.

  • Employees - Please make sure to have your direct deposit set up in One Source (Workday) prior to the end of the desired semester or before payment is to be sent. For step by step instructions on how to set this up refer to the Manage Payment Elections for Expense Reimbursements located on the One Source Expenses article.
  • Students – The application has a section to complete and upload your W-9 form, please complete this prior to submitting your application. Once we confirm your W-9 form is completed accurately, a paper check will be mailed to the address listed on the W-9 form.


Donors: Members of the Sioux Valley Hospital School of Nursing Alumni Association


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

Thank you for your interest! This application is officially closed.

Opening again September 2025!

Unfortunately, you are not eligible for this scholarship.

Are you a student who is a member of the armed forces or a veteran?*
Are you an Alumni child or grandchildren pursuing a degree in nursing?*

Applicant Information

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Documents

Please upload the following documents in pdf format prior to submitting your application.

  1. Proof of Enrollment (Letter of Acceptance)
  2. Unofficial Transcript
  3. IRS W-9 Form – If not a current Sanford Health or Good Samaritan Society Employee
  • Please complete the following on the above form;
  • Lines 1, 3 (Checkbox: individual), 5 and 6
  • Please enter your Social Security Number
  • Sign and date
  • If awarded a scholarship, Sanford Health will disperse the scholarship funds directly to you, the student. You are then responsible and required to use these funds to pay the College/University in which you are enrolled. Before we can release funds to you as a student, you must fill out and attach a W-9. Please click the link below, complete and sign the form, save it and then upload it to this application.
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