Funding Amount

Up to $25,000+

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

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Cycle
Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since
April 2026

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Other requirements

  • Maintain required employment status (regional programs require at least casual employment while enrolled full time; pre-employment awards do not require employment during enrollment)
  • Be enrolled full time in an accredited program
  • Complete program within standard timelines (e.g., 2-year associate, 4-year bachelor's)
  • Maintain minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0

Overview

Educational Sponsorship Program

Purpose: Support current and future employees pursuing degrees required for qualified healthcare roles at Altru by covering tuition, program, and management fees.

Geographic Scope: North Dakota, Minnesota, and select programs outside the region

Qualified Educational Sponsorship Positions:

  • Athletic Trainer

  • Cardiac Echo Sonographers

  • Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS)

  • CT Technologist

  • Pharmacist

  • Pharmacy Technician

  • Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech)

  • Respiratory Therapist

  • Surgical Technologist

  • Ultrasound Technologist
  • Note: Qualified roles are subject to change based on organizational needs and workforce demand.

    Program Pathways:

      Regional Academic Programs (Employed)

      Designed for individuals already employed or will be employed at Altru and enrolled in an approved regional academic program.
    • Altru pays 100% of tuition, program, and management fees
    • Payments made directly to the academic program
    • Eligibility based on active employment and enrollment status

      Non-Regional Academic Programs (Pre-Employment)

      Designed for individuals pursuing education before starting employment at Altru.
    • Funds paid directly to the student
    • Initial payment requires proof of admission
    • Ongoing payments require transcripts and tuition invoices
    • Award amounts set per semester and may not cover full tuition costs

    Eligibility & Enrollment Requirements:

  • Maintain required employment status (regional programs require at least casual employment while enrolled full time; pre-employment awards do not require employment during enrollment)

  • Be enrolled full time in an accredited program

  • Complete program within standard timelines (e.g., 2-year associate, 4-year bachelor's)

  • Maintain minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0

  • Complete clinical rotations at Altru when required by the program
  • Employment Commitment After Graduation:

  • Up to $25,000 in assistance: 2-year employment commitment

  • Over $25,000 in assistance: 3-year employment commitment

  • Participants must maintain required employment status throughout commitment period

  • Early termination or program non-completion may require repayment
  • Contact: careers@altru.org

    How to Apply

    How to Apply

    1. Apply for a qualifying open position at Altru
    2. Complete the recruitment and selection process
    3. Sign the required Educational Sponsorship Agreement

    For further information, please contact careers@altru.org

    What Altru Health System actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990 filing, 2024

    Grants in 2024
    11
    Total given
    $212K
    Median grant
    $15K
    Range
    $6,888–$43K
    • By dollars: North Dakota 100%. Top recipient cities: Grand Forks, ND; Devils Lake, ND; Bismarck, ND.
    • 18% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

    Example grants

    • City of Grand Forks · Grand Forks, ND

      Social detox facility and community sharps program

      $43K

    • Grand Forks Public Schools · Grand Forks, ND

      Maintenance and repair of cushman track and field

      $27K

    • Devils Lake Public Schools · Devils Lake, ND

      Athletic training sponsorship

      $25K

    IRS Form 990 filing, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    workforce-developmenthealthcareeducation

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