Fairview is proud to offer scholarships to Fairview employees who have completed high school and/or earned a G.E.D. and will be entering or are currently enrolled in an accredited college or technical school program. These scholarships are for employees who are pursuing advancement opportunities within Fairview.

This scholarship is generally offered in the spring of each year with scholarship winners named in mid-summer. When Fairview is accepting applications for this scholarship, the application form and relevant instructions are posted here.

Eligibility
Eligible candidates for this scholarship are:

1. Current Fairview employees with a good employment record.
2. High School graduates or equivalent. 
3. Accepted and enrolled in an accredited college or technical school. 
4. Completing a program that will help them qualify for positions that are expected to be available within Fairview. The program can be any level from certificate through doctorate.

To apply
The applicant must submit the following application materials:

• David Page Career Advancement Scholarship Application Form.
• Current résumé, including current and former employment, education and training, certifications, special skills, volunteer experiences and/or other professional experiences.
• Copy of your educational transcripts (an unofficial copy is fine). 
• Two professional recommendations from a current or previous employer, class advisor or instructor and/or another professional using the "Scholarship Applicant Recommendation Form" included in the application packet and/or submitted as a formal letter of recommendation on business/school letterhead. 
• Documentation of acceptance/enrollment in an accredited college-level program. If this documentation isn't available, please submit documentation showing proof of application to the program. If offered the scholarship, it will be dependent upon acceptance and enrollment into the program.

Note: This scholarship is considered taxable under Section 117 of the I.R.S. code. Please consult with a tax advisor if you have questions.

Send complete applications to:

Regina Pekarek
Fairview Workforce Development
2450 Riverside Avenue, FCOB-5
Minneapolis, MN 55454

Deadline to apply is June 15. Fairview's Workforce Development Department will notify the scholarship winners in writing.

Contact
For further information regarding this or other systemwide Fairview scholarships, please contact:

Regina Pekarek
612-672-7403 
rpekare1@fairview.org