Fairview is proud to offer a $1000* scholarship to a Fairview nurse who has an associate degree or diploma in nursing and will be entering or is currently enrolled in the RN to BSN Completion Program at the College of St. Catherine.

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
To be eligible for the scholarship opportunity, the applicant must:

1. Be a current Fairview nurse with an associate degree or diploma in nursing. 
2. Be accepted and enrolled in the RN to BSN Completion Program at the College of St. Catherine for the fall program. 
3. Intend to continue employment at Fairview Health Services.

To apply
The applicant must submit the following application materials:

• RN to BSN Completion Scholarship - College of St. Catherine 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 the RN to BSN Completion Program at the College of St. Catherine.

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.

About the program
Learn more about this exciting opportunity and what it means for you at one of the information sessions being held this spring. A schedule will be posted soon. You are welcome to bring any official or unofficial college transcripts. An academic advisor will be available to help determine how your prior college coursework fits into this program.

Contact
For further information: 

• Regarding this or other Fairview systemwide scholarships, please contact Regina Pekarek at 612-672-7403 or rpekare1@fairview.org. 
• About the RN to BSN Completion Program at the College of St. Catherine, please contact Joan Robertson, College of St. Catherine Academic Initiatives, at 651-690-6910 or jerobertson@stkate.edu.