ARCH Scholarship (Avera Resources for Careers in Health Programs) - Investing in the FUTURE of Health Care
Avera McKennan ARCH Scholarship
The ARCH Scholarship is an innovative approach to financial assistance that links scholarship money with work opportunities for students and employees majoring in nursing.
For each academic semester you accept funding in the form of an ARCH Scholarship, you are required to sign a contractual agreement stating that you will work for Avera McKennan for six months after graduating. You may also pursue part-time employment and receive additional education assistance opportunities to supplement academic expenses. Scholarships are awarded in the spring.
Employees and students who leave school or choose to work elsewhere will simply repay the scholarship as a loan. If positions are not available upon graduation with either the Avera regional facility or other Avera entities, the repayment provision will be waived.
The ARCH Scholarship provides financial assistance for the following targeted areas:
- Registered nurse – four-year program
- Registered nurse – two-year program
Funds to assist with academic expenses that are approved for financial assistance under the ARCH scholarship are paid directly to the educational institution or its foundation on behalf of the student.
Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center
ARCH Scholarship - Application Requirements to Apply
- Applicant must be a current Avera employee or a student accepted in a qualified nursing program.
- Students must attain a minimum grade point average of 3.0 to apply.
The deadline for 2012 applications is Monday, April 2, 2012.
Application Process for the ARCH Scholarship
To be considered for the ARCH Scholarship, all application materials must be submitted by Monday, April 2, 2012.
- Complete the ARCH Scholarship Application
- Go to: Application Page (This position will be closed on Monday, April 2, 2012 at 5:00 p.m.)
- E-Mail a resume to hr@mckennan.org (Please put ARCH Scholarship in the subject line.)
- Letter from Academic Advisor stating current academic status and cumulative GPA.
- Complete 2 Reference Requests in addition to the required letter from your academic advisor.
Contact Information:
Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center
Human Resources/ARCH Scholarship
1325 S Cliff AveSioux Falls, SD 57117-5045
E-mail: hr@mckennan.org
P: (605) 322-7850
F: (605) 322-7868
For more information, please call or e-mail Avera McKennan Human Resources.
The deadline for 2012 applications is April 2, 2012.
All other Avera Facilities - Application Process
- Write or email the Avera regional center you are interested in. Contact information for each facility can be found to the right.
- Please verify the deadline date for submissions with each Avera facility.
For information on the ARCH Scholarship, please contact Human Resources at the Avera regional center nearest you.
