Professional Development Healthcare Scholarships

Ensuring Quality Care in Our Region

By providing financial assistance for education and certification opportunities that will support patient needs and improve health outcomes for western Montanans, Community Health Alliance is helping to ensure quality care in our region. Professional Development Healthcare Scholarships are made possible by historic and endowed funds, and are generally offered in the areas of breast health, cardiology, general health, nursing, obstetrics and neonatal, orthopedics, radiology, and rehabilitation.

While considered on a case-by-case basis, funds awarded are typically limited to $500 per applicant, per year and are dependent on fund balances. Partial funding amounts may be awarded.

Applying for a Scholarship

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Please review the eligibility and requirements below before applying. The application and all required documentation must be submitted for the application to be considered.

If applying online creates a barrier, please contact us at info@communityhealthwmt.org or 406.926.2522 to request an application. Requested applications and required materials must be returned to Community Health Alliance at 2315 McDonald Ave Ste 102, Missoula, MT 59801. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure all materials are received.

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Eligibility & Requirements

To be eligible to apply for a scholarship, applicants must:

  • Be currently employed in the health field in Western Montana
  • Work an average of 20 or more hours per week
  • Have completed at least 6 months of employment (12 months preferred)
  • Be a Montana resident
  • Be pursuing skill-based training, post-secondary education, or certification/licensure for an industry-recognized credential
  • Use funding for eligible expenses such as tuition, registration or certification fees, or travel costs related to the opportunity

Applicants must provide:

  • A description of the educational or training opportunity
  • An explanation of their motivation for pursuing the opportunity
  • A summary of their professional goals
  • A statement on how the opportunity will help improve health outcomes in Western Montana
  • Information about their past and current healthcare employment
  • Authorization from their supervisor and employing entity.*

*Self-employed individuals may submit the supervisor and entity authorization themselves.

Selection & Payment

Applications are reviewed and award decisions are made by the Education Committee of our Board of Trustees. Award notifications are generally provided within 45 days of application submission.

Awards are paid directly to the vendor whenever possible. Receipt of payment is required for reimbursements.

Donors & Endowments

These scholarships are made possible by our generous donors through current and endowed funds. Current endowments supporting Professional Development Healthcare Scholarships include:

  • Spierling Obstetrics Endowment
  • Service Master Scholarship Endowment
  • Neonatal Endowment
  • Cardiology Education Endowment
  • Brodie Neonatal Endowment
  • Gavin Family Rehabilitation Services Endowment