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PURPOSE
The Sanford Health Military and Veteran Scholarship is awarded to any veteran, Guard/Reserve, or active duty military service member who has demonstrated exceptional character and leadership in furthering their own progress and in enriching the lives of others, especially in service, academics, and community involvement.
ELIGIBILITY
- Veteran, Guard/Reserve, and active duty military service members.
- Military veterans pursuing a degree as a full-time student (Full-time as determined by your institution and program of study):
- Undergraduate bachelor’s degree
- Graduate or professional degree
- Community College/Vocational
- Attend a public or private, US-based accredited institution of higher education
- Applicants must obtain degree within 6 months to three (3) years from date of initial scholarship award.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants will be required to submit the following:
- Resume
- DD-214 or statement of service from current command (Must serve honorably)
- Essay to demonstrate service, scholarship, humble leadership, and/or impact (Minimum of 3 pages)
- Financial worksheet
- Character recommendation from a third party
- 250 word biography
** Applications will not be considered if documentation or paperwork is missing. **
SELECTION BASIS
- Service – Dedication to service beyond self in and out of uniform.
- Scholarship – Actively pursuing education listening and learning by doing.
- Humble leadership – Bringing people together to achieve uncommon results.
- Impact – Advancing an idea or cause to make the world a better place.
SELECTION PROCESS
- The selection committee is designated by the Sanford Health Military and Veteran Scholarship Director.
- Applications will be reviewed and scholarship recipients will be selected in accordance with the written criteria established.
- All qualified applicants will be considered.
- All application criteria, questions and appropriate paperwork must be completed to be considered. Specific examples of activities and achievements are especially helpful to the selection committee.
- Finalists will be notified in October via e-mail. We ask that you do not contact officials asking if you were chosen as a finalist.
AMOUNT
Each scholarship awarded will be $5000
DISTRIBUTION
Scholarships will be awarded in two equal payments in January and June following being awarded the scholarship. Students must send in an official letter from their school of choice stating the student is in good standing. Students must continue to attend classes and maintain no lower than a 3.0 grade-point average (or equivalent).
- 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.
RENEWAL PROCESS
This scholarship is not renewable. Veteran, Guard/Reserve and active duty military service members must reapply on a yearly basis.
For questions or technical assistance, please email EducationalAssistance@sanfordhealth.org.
Sanford Health Military and Veteran Scholarship
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PURPOSE
The Sanford Health Military and Veteran Scholarship is awarded to any veteran, Guard/Reserve, or active duty military service member who has demonstrated exceptional character and leadership in furthering their own progress and in enriching the lives of others, especially in service, academics, and community involvement.
ELIGIBILITY
- Veteran, Guard/Reserve, and active duty military service members.
- Military veterans pursuing a degree as a full-time student (Full-time as determined by your institution and program of study):
- Undergraduate bachelor’s degree
- Graduate or professional degree
- Community College/Vocational
- Attend a public or private, US-based accredited institution of higher education
- Applicants must obtain degree within 6 months to three (3) years from date of initial scholarship award.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants will be required to submit the following:
- Resume
- DD-214 or statement of service from current command (Must serve honorably)
- Essay to demonstrate service, scholarship, humble leadership, and/or impact (Minimum of 3 pages)
- Financial worksheet
- Character recommendation from a third party
- 250 word biography
** Applications will not be considered if documentation or paperwork is missing. **
SELECTION BASIS
- Service – Dedication to service beyond self in and out of uniform.
- Scholarship – Actively pursuing education listening and learning by doing.
- Humble leadership – Bringing people together to achieve uncommon results.
- Impact – Advancing an idea or cause to make the world a better place.
SELECTION PROCESS
- The selection committee is designated by the Sanford Health Military and Veteran Scholarship Director.
- Applications will be reviewed and scholarship recipients will be selected in accordance with the written criteria established.
- All qualified applicants will be considered.
- All application criteria, questions and appropriate paperwork must be completed to be considered. Specific examples of activities and achievements are especially helpful to the selection committee.
- Finalists will be notified in October via e-mail. We ask that you do not contact officials asking if you were chosen as a finalist.
AMOUNT
Each scholarship awarded will be $5000
DISTRIBUTION
Scholarships will be awarded in two equal payments in January and June following being awarded the scholarship. Students must send in an official letter from their school of choice stating the student is in good standing. Students must continue to attend classes and maintain no lower than a 3.0 grade-point average (or equivalent).
- 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.
RENEWAL PROCESS
This scholarship is not renewable. Veteran, Guard/Reserve and active duty military service members must reapply on a yearly basis.
For questions or technical assistance, please email EducationalAssistance@sanfordhealth.org.