Purpose of the Scholarship

This scholarship is designed to support healthcare professionals who reside in rural communities. Our goal is to increase access to high-quality healthcare and support rural communities by providing financial assistance to individuals pursuing education or training in healthcare-related fields.

Eligibility Requirements

To be considered for the Innova Impact Foundation scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Location: Must be a resident of a rural area, one in which Innova partners with a local hospital or healthcare facility.
Healthcare Focus: Must be enrolled in or accepted into a healthcare-related educational program (e.g., nursing school, allied health programs for role such as medical technician, medical assistant, phlebotomist, etc. or pre-hospital medicine programs like an EMT or paramedic program.)
Commitment to Rural Healthcare: Must demonstrate intent to practice healthcare in a rural or underserved area after graduation.
GPA/Academic Requirements: Demonstrate a minimum GPA of 3.0 or other similar academic standard in a post-secondary setting. High grades are not required.
Exclusion: Applicant cannot be an Innova employee or related to an Innova employee.
Deadline: All applications must be submitted by May 15, 2025.

Awards

Scholarship awards for the 2025-2026 academic year will be announced via email to all applicants by July 1, 2025. Each scholarship will be approximately $10,000 per school year, with payments made directly to the educational institution to cover the recipient’s tuition and related educational expenses.

Application

First name

Last name

Phone

Multi-line address

Country/Region

Address

City

Zip / Postal code

Do you live in a rural area?

Yes

Name of Current or Future Educational Institution

Name of Program/Program Type

Degree Pursuing (e.g. MD, RN, PT, LCSW, etc.)

Have you been accepted into the program?

Yes

Expected Start Date

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Year

Expected Date of Graduation

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Year

Current GPA (if applicable)

Educational Goals: Briefly explain why you chose your healthcare field and how it aligns with your future goals. (250 word max)

Rural Healthcare Commitment: Please share your personal background or experiences that have motivated you to pursue a healthcare career in a rural or underserved area. (500 words max)

Career Goals: Upon completing your educational program, how do you plan to practice in a rural or underserved area? (500 words max)

Impact of Scholarship: How will this scholarship assist you in reaching your educational and career goals? (250 words max)

Please provide a letter of recommendation from a community member (preferably someone familiar with your rural background or community involvement). ***Alternatively this can be emailed to scholarship@innovaem.com.

Please provide a letter of recommendation from an academic or professional reference (e.g.professor, mentor, supervisor). ***Alternatively this can be emailed to scholarship@innovaem.com.

Please attach a current enrollment letter or acceptance letter to a healthcare program.

Please include official or unofficial transcripts from your current or most recent post-secondary educational institution.

Optional: Please upload your CV or resume.

Optional: Anything else you would want us to know about you?

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