Scholarships
Essentia Health foundations and auxiliaries offer scholarships to deserving high school and college students. If you're a student pursuing a career in health care, see if there's a scholarship you qualify to apply for.Auxiliary Scholarships - Duluth Superior Area
Get help paying for your college education. If you’re a student living in or around Duluth, Minnesota, or Superior, Wisconsin, you may be eligible for one of many scholarships.Money for College Students in Superior Area
Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital-Superior Auxiliary awards scholarships of $500 to $1000 to students pursuing careers in health care. Students must be entering their second year (or higher) of college or a technical program in a health-related field. They must also be a resident of Douglas County.Money for Students at Specific Duluth Area Colleges
The St. Mary’s Medical Center Duluth Auxiliary awards health care students scholarships for:- Lake Superior College – Scholarships of $1,500 each for students pursuing a diploma or an associate degree in Health Science programs
- College of St. Scholastica – Scholarships of $2,500 each for students pursuing a bachelor's degree (or higher) in Health Science programs
- University of Minnesota Duluth – Scholarships of $4,000 each for students in their second year at the UMD Medical School
- Fond du Lac College - Scholarships of $1,500 each will be awarded to students pursuing a diploma or an associate degree in the Health Sciences
Scholarship Criteria
Basic criteria for selection for all scholarships are:- Academic excellence
- High character
- Demonstrated leadership
How to Apply
Applications are accepted January 15 through March 1 and recipients will be notified in April. To ask questions or apply, contact Essentia Health East Volunteer Services 218-786-4420 or email [email protected]Sister Anne Scholarship - Detroit Lakes
Get help paying for your college education. If you’re a student living in or around Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, you may be eligible for one of four Sister Anne Scholarships.Money for Health Care Students
Essentia Health-St. Mary's Foundation started the Sister Anne Scholarship to support undergraduate students pursuing a clinical health care career. Clinical health care careers involve caring directly for patients. Examples of clinical jobs include doctor, nurse, physical therapist, and imaging technician.If you’re awarded the Sister Anne Scholarship, you’ll receive a one-time gift of $500 for tuition, books, supplies, and/or fees.
Scholarship Eligibility
You’re eligible to apply for the Sister Anne Scholarship if you:- Have a high school diploma or equivalent by the application deadline
- Are pursuing a clinical career
- Live in the area served by Essentia Health St. Mary’s-Detroit Lakes
- Enroll in your educational program by fall semester of the year you receive the award
Scholarship Criteria
Each year, up to four scholarship recipients are selected by a committee that considers:- Academic achievement
- Education and career goals
- Extracurricular activities
- Financial need
- Leadership
- Work experience
How to Apply
Submit the following no later than June 15:- Sister Anne Scholarship Program Application [PDF]
- Essay describing your education and career goals
- Two letters of recommendation
Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Foundation
1027 Washington Ave.
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501.
Scholarships are awarded on or before August 15.