Submit Your Scrubs Academy I and II Applications
Jan 26, 2026
The Rural
Collaborative Opportunities for Occupational Learning
(R-COOL-Health) Scrubs Academies serve as a
mini-preparation program to strengthen academic skill
sets associated with health disciplines, introduce
adolescents to a higher education experience, and foster
a relationship between the students and healthcare
professionals.
Deadline to apply: April 30
Scrubs Academy I
Scrubs Academy I is a four-day/three-night camp held on the University of North Dakota (UND) campus. The academy is open to any North Dakota student who will have completed grades 6-8 as of June 2026. The cost is $275 per student. Students will sleep in the UND residence halls all three evenings.
Scrubs Academy II
Scrubs Academy II is a four-day/three-night camp where high school students learn what it is like to be a health professional and see an array of healthcare professions they may consider as a career. Students spend their days in various health facilities, enjoy fun activities in the evenings, and sleep in the Minot State University residence halls. The cost per student is $350. The academy is open to any North Dakota high school student who will have completed grades 9-11 as of July 2026.
Sponsor a Student
There are opportunities for your facility or organization to sponsor a student or students to attend the R-COOL-Health Scrubs Academies. You may provide partial or full scholarships for one or more students.
Questions?
Nicole Threadgold
Grant Program Director
nicole.threadgold@UND.edu
(701) 330-3264