Sanford Health

Friends of Sanford Health Scholarship

Open December 16 - March 23


Sanford highly supports students and employees working in the Bemidji region who want to further their health care education and advance their careers.


Eligibility:

  • Applicants must be an employee at Sanford Health of Northern Minnesota (SHNM) or student in the SHNM service region pursuing a career in the health-related field.
  • Past Friends of Sanford Health Scholarship award winners are not eligible.


A complete application MUST include the following information:

  • Completed application form
  • Personal essay
  • Unofficial transcript(s) from your current school
  • Completed REFERENCE Form by a counselor/principal or supervisor,
  • Completed EMPLOYEE REFERENCE, if a current SHNM employee


Award: Ten $1,500 scholarships will be awarded annually.


Award Distribution:

  • Employee - Payment or reimbursement will be sent to employee via direct deposit. Please make sure to have your direct deposit set up in OneSource (Workday) prior to the end of the desired semester or before payment is to be sent. Click here for instructions if you need to set this up.
  • 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.


Donor: Sanford Bemidji Auxiliary


Applicants are responsible to see that all necessary information is received by the committee. Incomplete applications will not be considered.


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

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

Opening again December 2025!

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Unfortunately, you are not eligible for this scholarship.

Have you received payment from the Friends of Sanford Health scholarship before?*

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Applicant Information

Please provide the following personal information:

Phone

Include: House Name/Number, Street, City, State & Zip Code

Current Employee*
Do you work at a Sanford Health or Good Samaritan Society location?*
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Employment Status:*

Educational Program Information

Please provide the following educational program information:

Degree Type:*

Special Circumstances

Personal Biography

Request a Scholarship Recommendation

Please provide a reference from a counselor/principal or supervisor, academic advisor, or instructor. The person you ask to provide a reference letter should be able to write a supportive letter about your strengths. Ask them to be specific, positive and enthusiastic, describing your accomplishments and how you achieved them. The letter should be limited to one page in length.


Note: If a current SHNM employee, must provide a reference letter from your supervisor.

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Acknowledgements

By checking the box(es) below, I acknowledge I have read, understand and agree to the statements.

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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