BWCH, RFP Accelerated Nursing Program Component B - Scholarships

The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) Master Agreement CTR063971 establishes an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) focused on supporting an Accelerated Nursing Program Scholarship Component across Arizona. The IDV provides scholarship funding for students enrolled in accelerated nursing programs that can be completed in 12 to 18 months, with the primary objective of addressing nursing workforce shortages in the state. Scholarships are designed to be supplemental to existing financial aid, with at least 80% of the allocated funds directly supporting student scholarships and up to 20% permitted for administrative expenses.

Grand Canyon University serves as the prime contractor for this master agreement, which was initially awarded on January 18, 2023, and has been extended through June 30, 2025. The contract covers the state of Arizona and is structured as a Master Agreement with a total allocation of $44,000,000. Scholarship recipients are required to practice nursing in Arizona for a minimum of four years after completing their degree, with potential financial repayment obligations if program or service commitments are not fulfilled. The contract allows for potential extensions, with a maximum five-year term, and is administered by the Arizona Department of Health Services' Office of Procurement.