At Sun Health, employees are encouraged to pursue professional growth within the organization and educational opportunities throughout their careers. We know that growing employees are happy employees. Sun Health is committed to supporting your personal and professional development. If you qualify you can receive financial support through education discounts, tuition reimbursement, and other scholarships towards your degree or certification program at an accredited college, university, or technical institute. Sun Health is constantly working with education partners in our community to provide our employees with education opportunities.
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Tuition Reimbursement
Team members can qualify for up to $2,500-$5,000 in a 12-month period in tuition reimbursement from Sun Health if they have been employed for 6 consecutive months.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Team members must complete six (6) months of consecutive employment and can request reimbursement for courses with a start date after the 6 months eligibility wait period has been completed.
- Be a full-time or part-time team member. *P.R.N. team members are not eligible.
- This program applies to courses taken through accredited colleges, universities, or technical institutes.
Reimbursement Requirements:
- Full-time team members can be reimbursed up to $5,000.00 within a twelve (12) month rolling back period.
- Part-time team members can be reimbursed up to $2,500.00 within a twelve (12) month rolling back period.
- Courses must be completed with a “C” or better grade.
- Tuition reimbursement will not be reimbursed to team members’ tuition or books, if it has already been paid from another source, e.g. a Sun Health Community/Resident or other scholarships.
- Reimbursement does not include fees (ex: registration, technology, etc.)
- Reimbursement does not cover continuing education, professional certificates or license renewal – refer to the Professional Certifications and Licenses policy for details
Apply for Tuition Reimbursement:
- Complete Tuition Reimbursement Form (will need to obtain Manager’s signature on form)
- Include a school document with proof of grade (Letter Grade or Pass)
- Include proof of receipt of payment for tuition
- Email documents to TuitionReimbursement@sunhealth.org.
Click HERE to review the Tuition Reimbursement Policy for more details.
For questions and more information, please email TuitionReimbursement@sunhealth.org or call Kristen Venditte at (602) 980-1800.
Scholarships
Sun Health’s mission is to empower people to live longer, healthier, and more purposeful lives. Through investments in programs, skilled professionals, innovation, and healthcare infrastructure, we support high-quality care and promote wellness throughout the West Valley.
Thanks to generous philanthropic support, our scholarship programs help build a strong pipeline of healthcare professionals in our community. In 2025 alone, Sun Health awarded more than 201 scholarships totaling over $347,000, directly supporting individuals, strengthening the workforce, and improving healthcare across our region.
Resident-Sponsored Scholarships
Each of the three Life Care communities offers resident-sponsored and resident-managed scholarship programs for employees. Eligible team members may apply for scholarships at their designated campus in addition to other available financial assistance opportunities, including the Warren D. Ruff Scholarship and Tuition Reimbursement programs, provided total funding does not exceed semester educational costs.
For more information, please contact the representative for your community listed below.
Grandview Terrace:
The Grandview Terrace Resident Scholarship Program is available to employees who have worked at Grandview Terrace for at least six months and average a minimum of 12 hours per week. Eligible applicants may pursue any degree program or vocational training.
- Scholarships available: Up to $6,000 per year
- Application cycle: Rolling applications accepted year-round
Contact: Sue McDonald — suemcdonald2000@gmail.com
Application: Grandview Terrace Resident Scholarship Application
La Loma Village:
The La Loma Resident-Sponsored Scholarship Program is available to employees who have worked at The Colonnade for at least six months and average at least 15 hours per week. Eligible applicants may pursue any degree program or vocational training.
- Scholarships available: Up to $4,000 per year
- Application cycles:
- March 1 – April 1
- July 1 – August 1
- October 1 – November 1
Contact: Mary Anne Poggenburg — poggy1@aol.com
Application: La Loma Village Scholarship Fund
The Colonnade:
The Colonnade Resident-Sponsored Scholarship Program is available to employees who have worked at The Colonnade for at least six months and average at least 15 hours per week. Eligible applicants may pursue any degree program or vocational training.
- Scholarships available: Up to $6,000 per year
- Application cycles:
- March 1 – April 1
- July 1 – August 1
- October 1 – November 1
Contact: Robin Mandell — rmandell1104@gmail.com
Application: The Colonnade Resident Scholarship Application
Warren D. Ruff Scholarship
The Warren D. Ruff Scholarship Fund, totaling $6.4 million, was established to create new opportunities for employees pursuing careers in nursing and nursing-related healthcare professions in Arizona. The fund is designed to award approximately 5% annually to help address the growing need for trained healthcare professionals across the state.
Because of the exceptional care he received, Mr. Ruff chose to invest in the future of nursing in Arizona. During the final decade of his life, he developed a deep appreciation for the caregivers and staff at the former Sun Health Boswell and Del E. Webb hospitals, inspiring his commitment to supporting future healthcare professionals.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be employed by Sun Health, Banner Boswell, or Banner Del E. Webb
- Be pursuing a nursing or nursing-related certificate or degree program
- Be enrolled in an accredited educational institution
- Demonstrate strong character, dedication to the nursing profession, and good standing within their academic program
Application Cycles
Fall 2026
- Application Open: May 1 – May 29, 2026
Spring 2027
- Application Open: September 14 – October 14, 2026
Additional information and the application link can be found on the
Sun Health Foundation website
Questions not addressed on the website may be directed to Cheryl Hunter at Scholarships@SunHealth.org.