UCHealth Employee Scholarships
With thanks to our generous donors, UCHealth Northern Colorado Foundation is pleased to offer academic scholarships to UCHealth employees in northern Colorado.
Scholarships are available to support permanent and relief employees’ academic pursuits toward associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, or doctorate program. Applicants will be considered for all scholarships for which they are eligible via the completion of a single application.
2025-2026 Scholarship Program
The 2025-2026 Employee Scholarship application is now open. For full consideration, please submit your application by March 31 using the link below.
Scholarship award amounts may vary from $500-$2,000.
For more information on the program, review the frequently asked questions below or contact us.
employee Scholarship program faq’s
When does the scholarship application open? When is the deadline to apply?
The application for the 2025-2026 award season will be open March 3-31, 2025.
How do I apply?
Submit your application and supporting documents through ZoomGrants at: https://www.zoomgrants.com/zgf/UCHealthScholarship2025
What’s required for the application?
Applicants must thoroughly complete the ZoomGrants application questions, submit an unofficial transcript, and upload a signed letter of recommendation from a current or previous supervisor.
When are scholarship awards announced?
Communication regarding scholarship awards and the amount details will be announced in June 2025 via email.
Who is eligible to apply?
- Full-time and part-time permanent employees who have a minimum of one year of service to UCHealth at Greeley Hospital, Medical Center of the Rockies, Poudre Valley Hospital, or the affiliated clinics.
- PRN status employees with a minimum of two years of service to UCHealth.
- Employees must be able to attest to being in good standing with UCHealth.
How much are scholarship awards?
Awarded scholarship amounts may vary from $500 to $2,000. For full consideration, please thoroughly complete your application.
If I was awarded a scholarship previously, am I eligible to apply for another one?
UCHealth is dedicated to the education and advancement of our employees and welcomes you to apply again.
When can scholarship awards be applied?
For scholarships awarded in June, 2025, awards must be used for schooling that takes place between July 1, 2025- June 30, 2026. Awards may not be applied retroactively.
Employee Scholarships vs Ascend Program
- Employee scholarships: This program is generously funded by donors of the UCHealth Northern Colorado Foundation. The scholarship award goes directly to the institution of your choice to support tuition for the program of your choice.
- Ascend: A system-wide program, Ascend is offered in partnership with Guild Education. UCHealth will fully fund a selection of clinical certifications as well as foundational learning programs such as English language and college prep. UCHealth will also fund select degree programs in social work, behavioral health, and other areas. These programs target critical staffing areas, and support for employees’ growth into these roles will help address the shortage of clinical health care workers.
- Employees can choose from three types of programs: fully funded, partially funded, or tuition reimbursement. For more information on Ascend, visit: https://careers.uchealth.org/pages/ascend
For questions on if you are eligible for both programs, contact us at noco-foundation@uchealth.org.
Donate & Get Involved
Thank you for your interest in supporting employee education! If you’d like to donate to support a scholarship program, visit our donation page and select “Nursing and Employee Education” in your designation. If you’d like to establish and name an endowed scholarship, contact us to get started.
Impact of Employee Scholarships
Hear from UCHealth employees and scholarship donors about how UCHealth Northern Colorado Foundation’s scholarship program allowed them to further their education, improve lives, and memorialize a loved one.