• Francess E. Raatikka Nursing Scholarship

  • The Frances E. Raatikka Nursing Scholarship was established as an endowment memorial to Frances E. Raatikka, Registered Nurse at (then) Tri-County Hospital from September 1965 to February 1995, by her family in 2005.

    This scholarship will assist a 3rd or 4th year nursing student in an accredited Bachelor of Science Nursing program or a student in a master's or doctoral program for nursing. 

    Award:
    The $2,500 scholarship check will be made payable jointly to the recipient and to the enrolling educational institution and will be sent to the enrolling school within two months, after the Astera Health Foundation receives the required documentation. The scholarship is to be used for tuition, fees and/or books anytime during the recipient’s 3rd or 4th year Bachelor of Science Nursing program or during the master's or doctoral program in nursing. It is not transferable between colleges or universities.

    Applicant Criteria:

    • Has been accepted into an accredited nursing program at an accredited college or university as a 3rd or 4th year nursing student pursuing a Bachelor of Science Degree or Bachelor of Art Nursing degree or an accredited advance practice master's or doctoral program for clinical nursing.

    Priority for the scholarship will be as follows:

    • A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) currently employed by Astera Health pursuing an BSN or BAN degree.
    • An Astera Health employee pursuing the BSN or BAN degree or a nursing master's or doctorate
    • A student from the Astera Health service (75 miles) area pursuing a BSN or BAN degree
    • A student planning to seek employment in the Astera Health service area as an RN, BSN/BSN, Advanced Practice Nurse after graduating.
    • Has demonstrated leadership ability, initiative, and active participation in work, volunteerism, and/or community activity.
    • Has a G.P.A. of at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent or meet the minimum G.P.A. requirements established for the college or university’s academia if it is higher.
    • Applicants who have a bachelor's degree in another area and are enrolled to securing a bachelor's degree in nursing through an accelerated program are eligible to apply.
    • Applicants that already hold a bachelor's (BSN) in nursing may apply for this scholarship if they are pursuing a master's or doctoral degree in nursing (i.e.. NP, nurse anesthetist) programs.


    The application must be completed by October 31

    Questions can be referred to:
    Phone: 218-631-7499
    E-mail: kim.beiswenger@asterahealth.org

  • Applicant Information

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • Nursing Program and Academic Information

  • Expected Graduation Date*
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    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
  • When Program Began / Will Begin*
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    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
  • Do you reside within 75 miles of the Astera Health service area?*
  • Are you currently an LPN?*
  • Are you currently employed by Astera Health or have you been employed there in the past?*
  • Do you plan to seek employment in the Astera Health service area after graduation?*

  • Tuition and Financial Information

  • Previous Foundation Scholarships

  • Have you ever received the Frances E. Raatikka Nursing Scholarship or any other scholarship from the Astera Health Foundation or former Tri-County Health Care Foundation?*
  • Scholarship details (name and year)

  • Leadership, Community Service, and Philanthropic Involvement

  • Leadership, community service, and philanthropic involvement (past 3–5 years)*

  • Transcript and Required Materials

  • All required documents must be uploaded directly through this application. Do not mail or email transcripts or supporting materials separately. Applications missing required uploads will not be considered. Deadline: October 31.

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  • Certification and Submission

  • Certification of Accuracy and Completeness*
  • Date*
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