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ARCH Scholarship (Avera Resources for Careers in Health Programs) - Investing in the FUTURE of Health Care

ARCH Scholarship

The ARCH Scholarship is an innovative approach to financial assistance that links scholarship money with work opportunities for students and employees majoring in certain healthcare disciplines.

For each academic semester you accept funding in the form of an ARCH Scholarship, you are required to sign a contractual agreement stating that you will work for the Avera facility for six months after graduating. In some facilities, you may also pursue part-time employment and receive additional education assistance opportunities to supplement academic expenses. Scholarships are awarded in June.

Employees and students who leave school or choose to work elsewhere will simply repay the scholarship as a loan. If positions are not available upon graduation with either the Avera regional facility or other Avera entities, the repayment provision will be waived.

The ARCH Scholarship provides financial assistance for the following targeted areas:

  • Registered nurse – four-year program
  • Registered nurse – two-year program
  • Other programs as designated by the Avera facility

Funds to assist with academic expenses that are approved for financial assistance under the ARCH scholarship are paid directly to the educational institution or its foundation on behalf of the student.

ARCH Scholarship - Requirements of the Student:

  • Applicant must be a current Avera employee or student enrolled in a qualified program.
  • Application for funding can be made by current employees enrolling in qualified programs and by students enrolled in the final two years of a four-year degree program, the second year of a two-year program, or other designated program.
  • Students must attain and maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.0.

To Apply for the ARCH Scholarship - Please Send All of the Following

  • Completed application form  
  • Completed answers to narrative questions (questions located on the application form)
  • Letter of recommendation from a teacher or employer
  • Letter from your academic advisor stating your current academic status
  • Copy of cumulative transcripts (official or unofficial) including the most current semester (cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater required)

To Obtain the Application Materials:

For information on the ARCH Scholarship, please contact Human Resources at the Avera regional center nearest you:

  • Avera St. Luke’s
    305 South State Street
    Aberdeen, South Dakota 57401
    605-622-5000
    Email: tracy.olson@averastlukes.org
  • Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center
    300 South Bruce Street
    Marshall, Minnesota 56258
    507-532-9661
    comrel@wmmc.org
  • Avera Queen of Peace
    525 North Foster
    Mitchell, South Dakota 57301
    605-995-2000
    E-mail: rita.lemon@averaqueenofpeace.org
  • Avera McKennan
    800 East 21st Street
    PO Box 5045
    Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57105
    605-322-8000
    Email: hr@mckennan.org
  • Avera Sacred Heart
    501 Summit
    Yankton, South Dakota 57078
    605-668-8000
    Email: jmiller@SHHServices.com