BWCH, RFP Accelerated Nursing Program Component B - Scholarships

The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) Master Agreement CTR063970 is an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle focused on supporting an Accelerated Nursing Program Scholarship Component across the state. The contract enables public and private universities and community colleges to provide scholarship funding for nursing students enrolled in 12 to 18-month nursing programs. The primary objective is to expand Arizona's nursing workforce by providing financial support to students who commit to practicing nursing in the state for at least four years after completing their degree.

The master agreement is awarded to Creighton University, a non-profit educational institution based in Omaha, Nebraska, with an initial contract period from January 18, 2023, through June 30, 2023, and subsequent extensions through June 29, 2026. The contract type is a Master Agreement with a total allocated funding of $44,000,000, of which at least 80% is designated for student scholarships and up to 20% can be used for administrative expenses. The contract covers the entire state of Arizona and includes provisions for scholarship allocation, student service commitments, and potential fund reimbursement if program requirements are not met.