BWCH, RFP Accelerated Nursing Program Component B - Scholarships

The Arizona Department of Health Services Master Agreement CTR063972 is an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle focused on supporting an Accelerated Nursing Program Scholarship initiative. The IDV provides funding for scholarships to students enrolled in 12 to 18-month accelerated nursing programs at public and private universities and community colleges within Arizona. Scholarship recipients can receive up to $52,435 per student to cover tuition and fees, with the program designed to expand the state's nursing workforce and address critical healthcare staffing shortages.

The master agreement is awarded to Northern Arizona University (NAU) through the Arizona Department of Health Services, with a current period of performance from January 18, 2023, to June 30, 2024. The total contract value is $7,244,844, which includes $5,963,241 for student scholarships and $1,281,603 for scholarship management services. Recipients are required to practice nursing in Arizona for a minimum of four years after completing their degree, with potential financial reimbursement obligations if service commitments are not fulfilled. The contract covers the entire state of Arizona and is structured as a master agreement with specific scholarship and workforce development objectives.