About this scholarship
The Rural Health Scholarship is a departmental scholarship worth $2,000/year, awarded by faculty in the department from a pool of declared majors, based on academic standing and, where noted, a short statement of interest.
Renewable for up to 3 years beyond the first, for a maximum of 4 years total.
Who is eligible
This award is open to declared nursing or dietetics majors who commit to a rural clinical placement. It is administered within the College of Education, Health & Human Sciences, specifically the department named above. Meeting the description here does not guarantee an award — funding is limited and awards are made from among eligible applicants each cycle.
How to apply
Apply through the department each spring for the following year using the short application posted on the department page; no separate essay beyond the one-paragraph statement of interest is required unless noted.
Deadline: March 1 for the following year. Save your essay draft outside MyPorter before you submit, in case you want to reuse or adapt it for another scholarship with a similar prompt.
Renewal
Renewal is by faculty nomination each year rather than automatic; students who remain in good standing in the major are the ones typically re-nominated.
Common questions
Can I apply for this and other scholarships at the same time? Yes. Most Porter scholarships can be combined with each other and with need-based aid, though total gift aid cannot exceed your cost of attendance; the financial-aid office adjusts automatically if a combination goes over.
What happens if my GPA drops below the renewal threshold for one term? Most Porter scholarships give a one-term warning before an award is paused, rather than cancelling it immediately — check your specific award letter, since terms vary.
Does this scholarship reduce my loan eligibility? It reduces need-based aid only if, combined with everything else, it would put your total aid over your cost of attendance; ask financial aid to check your specific package.
Fictional information
UW–Porter Falls is a work of parody. The Rural Health Scholarship, its donor, amount, and every deadline on this page are invented; nothing here is a scholarship you can actually apply for.