Olsen, Dr. Ralph N. Award

The Donors wish to honor the memory of their father, Dr. Ralph N. Olsen, by financially supporting medical/health students at the University.

The Fund shall be used, in the discretion of the School of Medicine and Public Health’s Native American Center for Health Professions, to (1) support one or more Doctor of Medicine (MD) students in the Center who are members of any federally-recognized Native American tribes and whose tuition is not charged at the in-state rate, and/or (2) pay cost of living expenses for students in the Center who are members of any federally-recognized Native American tribes and whose tuition is charged at the in-state rate. If no students in the Center meet these criteria, the scholarship shall be awarded to nursing students who are members of any federally-recognized Native American tribes and whose tuition is not charged at the in-state rate. If still no students meet these criteria, the scholarship shall be awarded to students in any health professions programs at the University who are involved with the Center.

Award
Varies
Deadline
02/16/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. Please share your tribal affiliation(s) – you can indicate more than one.
  2. Please share organizations, activities, volunteering you have done and/or student leadership roles? You may also upload your CV in lieu of the listing.
  3. Share any research, community-based health projects or programs you have been involved with that has supplemented your training with unique emphasis on American Indian/Alaska Native communities and populations.
  4. What are your future aspirations as a provider, particularly in serving American Indian and Alaska Native communities?
  5. Attach a copy of your CV.