Frequently Asked Questions

I just submitted my scholarship application. When will someone contact me with the outcome?

Scholarship deadlines and award dates are posted on https://baxterhealth.scholarshipsplatform.com/. If your application has all the information provided, a member from the scholarship committee will contact you to setup an appointment to meet with you to ensure that Baxter Health is a good fit for you. The meetings are normally set up 15 days prior to the committee meeting.

I have just been awarded a Baxter Health Scholarship, what happens next?

Once the scholarship coordinator has received your communication accepting the scholarship, a third party authorization will be sent to the college/institution you have selected to earn your degree. The college/institution will send Baxter Health an invoice of your charges for the term, and a check will issued on your behalf.

Are there any restrictions to which college/university I can attend?

No, there are no restrictions. Students may attend any college or university of their choosing.

Can I get reimbursed if I pay out of pocket for classes and/or books?

Yes, your scholarship funds can be applied to out of pocket cost that you were required to pay for school. Please note that all out of pocket costs must be send to the scholarship coordinator for approval prior to receiving compensation.

Can I continue my education on the same scholarship?

No, your scholarship follows your degree that you are receiving. For example: If you have completed your ASN degree and would like to continue your education to obtain a BSN, you will need to apply for a new scholarship for the BSN degree.

When will my scholarship funds be applied to my account?

Scholarship payments are issued once the scholarship coordinator has received an invoice from your school. Typically payments for spring term are in January, summer in May, and fall in August.

What if I need to take time off from school, how does that affect my scholarship?

At Baxter Health, we understand that things may come up that will affect your enrollment in college. If you need to take a break from college, you must communicate that with the scholarship coordinator so that your scholarship can remain active and avoid any repayment process. However, there is a maximum of one year break that is allowed upon confirmation from the scholarship coordinator.

Does Baxter Health have a residence program?

Baxter Health's Nurse Residency Program is a separate program, to which Scholarship Recipients, if interested in working at Baxter Health, must apply prior to graduating.

The Residency Program requires an on-line application, resume and unofficial transcript be submitted for review and consideration. There is an interview process similar to other employment opportunities.

What is the next step upon receiving my degree?

All students are required to fulfill their work commitment agreement and must seek employment with Baxter Health to avoid paying back any scholarship funds that they have received. If you will be a new Baxter Health employee, you will need to contact Kim Beavers in Human Resources at (870) 508-1070 to discuss employment opportunities.

All students who are currently employed with Baxter Health upon receiving their new degree, will need to provide Human Resources with their newly earned degree to discuss their eligibility for a salary increase or a new position with their higher degree.

What happens if I do not seek employment with Baxter Health after obtaining my new degree?

Per the Scholarship Agreement (THE EMPLOYEE CHILD/GRANDCHILD SCHOLARSHIP IS EXEMPT), you will have to repay all scholarship funds received if you do not complete the work commitment. The documentation of charges will be forwarded to our Patient Financial Services, where a staff member to will reach out to schedule a payment plan or send directly to collections.

Do I need to repay my scholarship funds all at once if I am unable to fulfill my work commitment agreement?

No. Payment plans are available and can be split up evenly for up to 36 months depending on the total amount owed (options listed below). You must contact the Finance Department at 870-508-1080 to set up a payment plan once you have received your invoice to avoid any collections.

Payment Plan Options: $25-$900 = 12 months, $901-$2,250 = 18 months, $2,251-$3,600 = 24 months, $3,601-$6,000 = 30 months, $6,001 and above = 36 months.