Funding Amount

Up to $25,000+

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

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

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    workforce-developmenthealthcareeducation

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