Rural Health Workforce Initiative Scholarship

Colorado Legislature appropriated funds to multiple universities to provide stipend money for the nursing workforce in rural and frontier counties. UCCS Johnson Beth-El is targeting students enrolled in the RN to BSN or graduate nursing programs for the scholarship initiative.

Students selected for this scholarship must commit to practicing for two years in a rural/frontier county in Colorado.
In addition, students must Complete a non-credit, self-paced rural health set of modules during course of study.

Prior to completing the following application, please read the agreement form. This agreement form is required to be completed prior ro receiving Rural Health Workforce Initiative Grant in compliance with SB22-172.
Available beginning in fall 2023

Rural Health Workforce Initiative Scholarship Application

Complete the following application by December 15, 2023 in order to be considered for scholarship awards for Spring 2024:

Student Name

Student Email

Program Option

Student Address

Address 2

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Country

Colorado County

Current Cumulative GPA at UCCS:

Anticipated Graduation Date:

Please describe how you plan to fulfill your commitment to work in a rural or frontier area in Colorado for two years after graduation with your degree. (Please respond with a 150 to 200 word answer.)

What skills or characteristics do you possess that will make you a successful healthcare provider in a Colorado rural or frontier setting? (Please respond with a 150 to 200 word answer.)

What strategies do you see that might help improve the health of Coloradoans living in a rural or frontier county? (Please respond with a 150 to 200 word answer.)

What interests you about this scholarship? (Please respond with a 150 to 200 word answer.)

Have you been or are currently employed in healthcare in a rural or frontier area? If yes, please describe.

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