Educational assistance is an employee benefit in which the employer reimburses employees for the costs associated with continuing education. The employee must be seeking a degree at an educational institution that maintains a regular faculty and curriculum and normally has a regularly enrolled body of students in attendance at the place where it carries on its educational activities.

Date range: Applications accepted throughout the year

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Certifications are designated credentials earned by an individual to gain the extra knowledge needed to stay competitive and up to date in their field. Employees are eligible to apply for specialty certification and re-certification reimbursement upon employment. Check with your supervisor for more information.

Date range: Applications accepted throughout the year

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The Sanford Health Equity in Education Scholarship is a targeted financial scholarship program aiding underrepresented and traditionally underserved populations seeking higher education. The scholarship application is open to Sanford Health employees and the broader community. Award recipients must demonstrate exceptional character and leadership in furthering their own progress and in enriching the lives of others, especially in service, academics, and community involvement and impact.

Date range: September 20 - November 15

Donor: Sanford Health & Good Samaritan Society Foundation

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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.

Date range: June 27 - September 30

Donor: Sanford Health & Good Samaritan Society

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Because of generous donors to the Good Samaritan Foundation, a Good Samaritan Society location may have endowments or funds available to award scholarships to dedicated employees enrolled in post-secondary education. Employees interested in a local scholarship should speak with their administrator about what opportunities may be available for them at that location.

Date range: Applications accepted all year

Donor: Good Samaritan Society Foundation

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Sanford Health and The Good Samaritan Society support lifelong learning and provide financial support for continuing education that will develop our employees’ competence in their current positions or enhance their employability within Sanford Health of Northern Minnesota.

Purpose: Support current Sanford Health of Northern Minnesota employees working in the Bemidji region seeking to further their health care education and advance their careers. The scholarship will help employees pursue education that leads to advancement in the field of long-term care (including but is not limited to CNA certification, LPN, BSN), medical interpreter education, social work, job-related English as a second language or Adult Basic Education training.

Date range: Applications accepted all year

Donor: Sanford Health & Good Samaritan Society Foundation

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Established in 2021, this scholarship supports Native American students pursuing post-secondary education opportunities.

Purpose: The Sanford Health Lakota Nation Scholarship supports Native Americans who demonstrate leadership and commitment in their community.

Date range: October 1 – December 15

Donor: Randy and Sonia Bury

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