Scholarships

This spring, First Care Health Center in Park River, ND, will be awarding up to five $500 scholarships to area high school seniors who plan on continuing their education at an accredited 2-year or 4-year college/university or vocational/technical school with the intention of pursuing a career in a health-rlated field.

Application

Application Deadline: Friday, April 3, 2026 at 11:59PM CST

The Application Period is NOW OPEN for this year.

Applicants must:

  • Be a graduating high school senior
  • Be accepted by an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school
  • Have at least a C grade point average (GPA)
  • Complete the application in full
  • Prepare a 500-700 word essay to the question: “What field or major do you intend on studying and how does it impact rural health in your community?”
  • Electronically submit your essay in the form at the bottom of the page
  • Alternatively, printed applications can be mailed to:

First Care Health Center
Attn: Scholarship Committee
PO Box I
Park River, ND 58270

For a printable guideline, download our information poster here:

For a printable application, download our form here:

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Please note:

  • Scholarships will be awarded on a one-time basis
  • Scholarships are not renewable
  • Scholarships will be awarded without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, or disability
  • Incomplete applications will not be considered
  • Awards will be paid upon proof of registration at an institute of higher education and will be issued by June of 2026
  • By submission of this application, you certify all of the information provided is complete and accurate to the best of your knowledge
  • You grant permission to First Care Health Center to use your name and image (if taken upon acceptance of scholarship) in promotional and printed materials

Scholarship Application

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