The Ordean Foundation provides scholarships for qualifying Duluth residents enrolled in one of the following medical programs. Please note that you must be enrolled in the technical portion of the program itself. Enrollment in pre-technical courses does not qualify:
Associate Degree Nursing Dental Hygiene Diagnostic Medical Sonography Hemodialysis Patient Care Technician Massage Therapy Medical Assistant Medical Laboratory Technician Medical Secretary
Nursing Assistant (3 credit) Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aid Phlebotomy Physical Therapist Assistant Practical Nursing Radiologic Technology Respiratory Care Practitioner Surgical Technology
Ordean Foundation Scholarships are also available for women in the following programs:
Building Construction Commercial & Residential Wiring
The student must be a resident of one of the following areas and must have lived in that area for at least one year out of the past three years for purposes other than attending a postsecondary school:
Canosia Township (558xxZip) City of Duluth Duluth Township Hermantown
Lakewood Township Midway Township (St. Louis County) Proctor Rice Lake Township
The student's family income must be no more than the following:
Family Size
2007 Year Income
1
$32,950
2
$37,700
3
$42,400
4
$47,100
5
$50,850
6
$54,650
7
$58,400
8
$62,150
First priority is given to independent students. Please review the application for further details.
Students who qualify for an Ordean Grant may receive up to $1,000 per semester or the total cost of tuition, fees and books whichever is less.
