Nursing/Healthcare Scholarships

Higher Education | Scholarship Opportunities

Contact: Melissa Palanuk | Phone: 503-879-2275 |  Highereducation@grandronde.org| Facebook |Newsletter

IHS Scholarship Program

The Indian Health Service (IHS) offers three scholarships for American Indian and Alaska Native students in order to educate and train health professionals to staff Indian health programs. We strive to develop our next generation of leaders, as well as help make the pursuit of a meaningful career in Indian health attainable for American Indian and Alaska Native students.

Link: Scholarships | IHS Scholarship Program

Deadline: February 28, 2025


Beverly J. Patterson Scholarship

Any high school or undergraduate student who is pursuing nursing may apply for this scholarship opportunity, but applicants who are focusing on OBGYN care are preferred.

Link: Beverly J. Patterson Scholarship | Bold.org

Deadline: April 30, 2025


Evan James Vaillancourt Scholarship

Any high school senior who has at least a 3.5 GPA and is pursuing a degree in nursing may apply if they have community service or volunteering experience. Applicants who have a connection to the military are encouraged to apply.

Link: Evan James Vaillancourt Memorial Scholarship | Bold.org

Deadline: May 1, 2025


Shelia Matteson Stager Memorial Scholarship

Any undergraduate or graduate student studying nursing with at least a 3.75 GPA or higher may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they’re a single parent.

Link: Shelia Matteson Stager Memorial Scholarship | Bold.org

Deadline: May 10, 2025


Deborah Stevens Pediatric Nursing Scholarship

Any undergraduate nursing student who is interested in becoming a pediatric nurse may apply for this scholarship.

Link: Deborah Stevens Pediatric Nursing Scholarship | Bold.org

Deadline: May 30, 2025