Opportunities for Wright County students pursuing a career in health care

BUFFALO, Minn. (Jan. 4, 2024) — Allina Health Foundation (formerly Buffalo Hospital Foundation) will award ten scholarships to students in Wright County who plan to pursue health care careers in their post-secondary education.

The Foundation will give a total of ten $1,000 scholarships this year to a student from each of the nine local school districts, as well as one homeschool or private school student. Students must meet the following selection criteria:

• Acceptance at either a two or four-year post-secondary institution for fall of 2024.
• Pursuit of a health care degree.
• Respect of their peers and teachers.
• Homeschool or private school student must show proof of residency in Wright County.

For a copy of the scholarship application, contact your local school district guidance counselor. Homeschool or private school students may call 763-684-7100 or email rachel.mendel@allina.com for more information. Completed applications must be submitted by Friday, March 22, 2024.

The Wright County health care scholarships are funded entirely through sales at the Buffalo Hospital Gift Shop. Gift Shop hours are Monday - Thursday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Eligible school districts are: Annandale Public Schools #876, Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools #877, Dassel-Cokato Schools #466, Delano Public Schools#879, Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Public Schools #2687, Maple Lake Public Schools #881, Monticello Public School District #882, Rockford Area School District #883 and St. Michael-Albertville Schools #885.

Allina Health is a nonprofit health care system serving Minnesota and western Wisconsin, dedicated to preventing and treating illness and improving the health of individuals, families, and communities. Through a network of more than 90 clinics, 12 hospital campuses, 13 retail pharmacies, specialty care centers, home care, and emergency medical transportation, Allina Health provides high-quality care from birth through end-of-life. 

At the forefront of Allina Health’s mission are its Institutes, which offer nationally recognized experts and advanced care in key specialties: 

• Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute – A leader in cardiovascular innovation, research, and care delivery through clinical trials, publications, and training 4,000+ providers annually, it is consistently rated ‘High Performing’ by U.S. News & World Report. 
• Allina Health Cancer Institute – Providing comprehensive, personalized and innovative oncology care across the full cancer journey, delivered at ten locations – including its three largest hospitals which U.S. News & World Report consistently rates “High Performing” in multiple oncology specialties. 
• Allina Health Brain and Spine Institute – Offering advanced neurological and spine care, including two nationally accredited stroke centers, innovative focused ultrasound treatment for essential tremor and tremor-dominant Parkinson's and a chronic pain rehabilitation program – one of only two in Minnesota. 

Together, these Institutes exemplify Allina Health’s commitment to clinical excellence, innovation, and compassionate care. Learn more at allinahealth.org and join us on Facebook, X, Instagram and LinkedIn.