Ebenezer HCBS 26-29 RN/LPN degree Scholarships

Ebenezer HCBS (MN Assisted Living Employee) Scholarships

The Minnesota Dept. of Health awarded Ebenezer an HCBS Grant 2026-2029. This grant allows Ebenezer Workforce Development to provide scholarship support to a few eligible Minnesota Ebenezer Assisted Living employees, to help lessen costs of obtaining an Entry level RN or LPN Degree, for those whom desire to stay & grow with Ebenezer into a RN/LPN role!

Ebenezer HCBS Scholarships can cover future applicable tuition/training costs, books, materials, and testing fees from an accredited college for an Entry Level RN or LPN degree taken between August 1, 2026 - May 30, 2029.

HCBS Assisted Living 2026-2029 Scholarships Available:

• Seven (7) HCBS RN Scholarships, worth up to $10,000 per person
• One (1) HCBS RN Scholarship, worth up to $8,000 per person
• Two (2) HCBS LPN education Scholarships worth up to $8,000 per person

Qualifications/Eligibility:

• Working at a Ebenezer MN Assisted Living or Adult Day building
• In caregiving job such as resident assistant, housekeeper, server/culinary/café pub/dietary, chef/cook, culinary director, LPN, receptionist, activity assistant or director, driver, dietician, dimensions program, adult day staff, universal worker.
• Scheduled to work a minimum "on average" 20 hours/two weeks or .25-.3+ FTE
• Employed for at least 90 days
• Strong desire to advance career with Ebenezer by becoming a RN/LPN at any Ebenezer building, upon obtaining Nursing degree.
• Continued good performance & attendance in Ebenezer job. Supervisor reference will be checked for those meeting eligibility requirements
• Admitted to accredited Entry Level RN/LPN program or close to finishing prerequisites for entry level RN/LPN degree
• In continuous good standing (passing grades etc.) with said college and on track with degree plan

Apply no later than 6/17/26 and Upload following documents:

• Provide an updated Resume (all work exp and college education)
• Answer all pre screening questions
• Attach two supporting documents, listed below, into your iCIMS profile as an Attachment.

• Unofficial college transcripts
• Letter/email from the college stating acceptance into an RN or LPN degree program

Questions email: View email address on click.appcast.io (Workforce Development Consultant, Ebenezer)

• If awarded an Ebnezer HCBS scholarship, payments are sent directly to the college. Payments can be split during the 3 year award time frame.
• Employees must provide detailed class schedules, tuition/account statements, an grades as requested before classes start
• Education funds provided by Ebenezer are considered "taxable income " per IRS once the employee is provided over $5,250 annually (jan-dec) between all education funding from employer. Education funding is recorded on employee paychecks. Education Funds are stackable (such as Tuition Reimbursment/Direct Pay Funds and HCBS Scholarship)

Awardees will be notified by Workforce Development Dept (Jill Kortenhof) July-Early August 2026

Compensation Disclaimer: An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical.

EEO Statement: EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status