Minnesota Paramedic Scholarship

 

The Minnesota Paramedic Scholarship will begin in Fall 2024

The Minnesota Paramedic Scholarship is a temporary scholarship program for Minnesota residents completing a paramedic diploma or degree. It was passed during the 2023 Minnesota Legislative session to increase the number of licensed paramedics in Minnesota. A one-time appropriation for $3 million will provide up to 600 scholarships of $5000 each starting Fall 2024 to be awarded by June 30, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is the application process?

An application will be available from the Minnesota Office of Higher Education after January 1, 2024.

Complete this form to receive an email notification when the application becomes available.

Who is eligible?

Eligible students are Minnesota residents attending an eligible paramedic program. Students must be taking paramedic program courses to receive the scholarship.

Which paramedic programs are eligible?

• Rochester Community and Technical College
  • Emergency Medicine Paramedic AS (75 credits)– 20-month program in affiliation with the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences.
• Minnesota North College
  • Paramedic AA Degree (67 credits)
  • Paramedic Diploma (52 credits)
• Century College
  • Paramedic Fire Science AAS (68 credits)
  • Paramedic AAS (60 credits)
  • Paramedic Diploma (47 credits)
• Anoka Technical College
  • Paramedic AAS Degree (60 credits)
  • Paramedic Diploma (45 credits)
• Ridgewater College
  • Paramedic AAS Degree (60 credits)
  • Paramedic Diploma (46 credits)
• Saint Cloud Technical and Community College
  • Paramedicine AAS Degree (60 credits)
• Northland Community and Technical College
  • Paramedic AAS Degree (60 credits)
  • Paramedic Diploma (48 credits)
• South Central College
  • Intensive Care Paramedic Technician AAS Degree (67 credits)
  • Intensive Care Paramedic Technician Diploma (58 credits)
• Inver Hills Community College
  • EMS AS Degree (70 credits)
  • Paramedic Diploma (40 credits)

Are there any prerequisites before starting a paramedic program?

All eligible programs require students to be a current Emergency Medical Technical (EMT) license holder before starting the program. Each institution has individual prerequisite requirements. Students should review the individual program requirements for necessary steps to enroll.

How much money can you receive?

Students can receive annual awards of $5000 ($2500 per academic term) and can receive the award twice.

When are the first awards sent to students?

Scholarship funds will be sent out starting Fall 2024. All funds will be sent to institutions to be applied to the student’s account.

How is the award determined?

Applications will be reviewed in order of date submitted with confirmation of enrollment from the institutions.

How are students notified about their scholarship?

Student award notices will be sent from the Minnesota Office of Education.

Can a student receive the scholarship for an Emergency Medical Technician program?

No, but all of the institutions with eligible programs offer EMT programs that can be completed before the start of their paramedic programs.

Do students need to start their Paramedic Program in Fall 2024 to be eligible?

No. Students do not need to start a Paramedic Program in Fall 2024 to be eligible. Students who are already in the middle of their program are also eligible. As long as a student is enrolled in Fall 2024 and taking required courses for their program, they are eligible to apply for the scholarship.

Who do I contact with questions?

All academic, program-specific questions should be directed to the institution you are interested in attending.

For questions on the Minnesota Paramedic Scholarship, you can contact the Office of Higher Education at info.ohe@state.mn.us or (651) 642-0567 and select option 2.