Scholarship Opportunity

Sister Anne Scholarship

Offered by Essentia Health-St. Mary's Foundation

The Sister Anne Scholarship supports students from the Essentia Health St. Mary's-Detroit Lakes service area who are pursuing undergraduate education leading to a clinical healthcare career involving direct patient care.

EssayRequired
RenewableNo
Grade LevelHigh School Senior, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, Adult Learner

Application Timeline

Important application dates

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Annual Scholarship Cycle

OpensTo Be Announced
DeadlineMarch 31, 2026

Eligibility

  • Have a high school diploma or equivalent by the spring of the application deadline.
  • Pursue an undergraduate educational program leading to a clinical healthcare career.
  • The intended career must involve direct patient care.
  • Live within the area served by Essentia Health St. Mary's-Detroit Lakes.
  • Enroll in the educational program by the fall semester of the year the scholarship is awarded.

Requirements

  • Complete the Sister Anne Scholarship Program application.
  • Submit an essay describing education and career goals.
  • Submit two letters of recommendation.
  • Submit the most recent transcript of grades.

How to Apply

  1. 1Confirm that you live within the Essentia Health St. Mary's-Detroit Lakes service area.
  2. 2Confirm that your intended career involves direct clinical patient care.
  3. 3Complete the Sister Anne Scholarship application.
  4. 4Write the required education and career-goals essay.
  5. 5Obtain two letters of recommendation.
  6. 6Include your most recent academic transcript.
  7. 7Submit all materials by March 31.

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