Homeward Bound Employee Education Scholarship

Geographic Scope: Minnesota (Plymouth, MN-based organization)

Focus Areas: Education and professional development in long-term care fields

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet ALL of the following requirements:

• Be a current active employee of Homeward Bound, Inc.
• Area of study must be in the field of long-term care (LTC) such as Nursing, OT, PT, Psychology, or Social Work
• Regular schedule must be a minimum of 20 hours per pay period
• Must have 2 months of employment before the date of application
• Must affirmatively cooperate with and complete reporting requirements
• Must receive prior approval from Human Resources department
• Must complete the course(s) and receive a B grade or higher
• Must provide proof of grades with an original transcript

Award Details

• School Year Allocation: $48,000 total budget (as of 2020-2021 school year)
• Per Credit: $100 per credit
• Per Semester/Quarter: Up to $1,250 (available twice per school year)
• Annual Maximum: $2,500 per employee per school year
• Application Frequency: Employees may apply 2 times per school year

Important Notes

• Must maintain eligibility to receive grant monies
• Funding Limitation: When the annual budget is depleted, no more applications will be accepted until the next school year
• School year runs from fall through summer

Contact Information

Organization Address:
Homeward Bound, Inc.

Application Process

1. Contact HR Department: Reach out to Jan at 763-746-4811 to complete the scholarship application form
2. Complete Application Form: Thoroughly complete the application form provided by HR
3. Obtain Prior Approval: Receive prior approval from the Human Resources Department before starting classes
4. Submit Documentation: Submit your original class registration from the educational institution
5. Complete Coursework: Complete the course(s) and receive a B grade or higher
6. Provide Proof of Grades: Submit original transcript showing your grades

Required Materials

• Completed scholarship application form
• Original class registration from educational institution
• Prior approval letter from Human Resources Department
• Original transcript (after course completion)

Eligibility Verification

• Confirm you meet all eligibility requirements before applying
• Verify you have been employed for at least 2 months
• Ensure you are scheduled for minimum 20 hours per pay period