Sanford Health Foundation Scholarships

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Bemidji Scholarships

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Sioux Falls Scholarships

Board of Directors Scholarship Fund

Purpose: Support students who have demonstrated initiative at Sanford Schools of Medical Technology or Radiologic Technology.

Eligibility: Part-time or full-time Sanford Health employees currently pursuing a degree in the health care field or non-employee students at the Sanford Schools of Medical Technology or Radiologic Technology.

Award: Four $1,000 scholarships will be awarded.

Donor: Sioux Falls Sanford Health Foundation Board of Directors

Donna Howlett Memorial Scholarship Fund

Purpose: Support Sanford USD Medical Center employees who are currently enrolled or planning to enroll in an institution of higher education.

Eligibility: Recipients must have been employed at Sanford USD Medical Center for one year as a full-time, part-time or PRN patient care technician, nurse aide or therapy aide.

Award: One $1,500 scholarship will be awarded.

Donors: Family and friends of Donna Howlett, through gifts in her memory

Junge/Moller Nursing Scholarship

Purpose: This scholarship supports Sanford USD Medical Center employees who are students presently enrolled or planning to be enrolled in an accredited registered nursing program, either undergraduate or master’s level.

Eligibility: Sanford USD Medical Center employees who are in a scheduled part-time or full-time position and attending a registered nursing program (either undergraduate or master’s level) are eligible.

Award: One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded.

Donors: Florence Junge and the Estate of Norma J. Moller

Kelly Kortan Nursing Scholarship Fund

Purpose: This scholarship supports Sanford USD Medical Center employees enrolled in an accredited, undergraduate registered nursing program and are also raising children.

Eligibility: Applicants must be a Sanford employee enrolled and actively working towards their undergraduate nursing degree. Special preference is given to those rearing one or more children.

Award: One $2,000 scholarship will be awarded.

Donors: Family and friends of Kelly Kortan, through memorial gifts received

Ruth Lancaster Bozman Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund

Purpose: Provide funds for certified nursing assistants and licensed practical nurses to further pursue their education and earn a registered nurse degree.

Eligibility: Must be a certified nursing assistant or licensed practical nurse pursuing their education to earn a registered nurse degree.

Award: Two $2,200 scholarships will be awarded.

Donor: Mary “Kay” Bozman

Dr. Denny G. Ortmeier Memorial Scholarship

Purpose: This scholarship was established to provide health education and related activities associated with Sanford Hospital and its educational programs and employees. This fund is intended to promote continuing professional skill and knowledge development and other activities important in providing health services and medical care.

Eligibility: A Sanford employee pursuing a degree in health care.

Award: One $3,000 scholarship will be awarded.

Donor: Family in memory of Dr. Denny Ortmeier

Alumni Association of Sioux Valley Hospital School of Nursing Scholarship

Purpose: Promote nursing as a profession and provide financial support to students pursuing nursing careers.

Requirements & Eligibility:

Scholarships are available to junior or senior nursing students enrolled in educational programs leading to a baccalaureate degree in nursing or to students in a master’s degree nursing program.
The nursing program, in which the applicant is enrolled, must be nationally accredited—such as the National League of Nursing or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Priority will be given to:

Applicants who do not hold an RN license
Alumni children/grandchildren pursuing a degree in nursing
Sanford Health employees enrolled in nursing.
Students who are members of the armed forces or who are a veteran

Award: The number of awards and scholarship amounts each year varies.

Donors: Members of the Sioux Valley Hospital School of Nursing Alumni Association

Albert Ronice Scholarship

Purpose: The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial assistance for nursing students entering their fourth year of training for their bachelor’s degree in nursing.

Eligibility: A current Sanford Health employee pursuing a degree in nursing. Special preference will be given to those within their last year of school.

Award: One $2,100 scholarship will be awarded.

Donor: Albert Ronice, through a gift from his estate

Mary Jo Langenwalter Scholarship

Purpose: Provide financial assistance for tuition to a current clinical laboratory science student who has a great financial need.

Eligibility: A current clinical laboratory science student with proven financial need.

Award: Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded.

Donor: Friends and family in memory of Mary Jo Langenwalter

Jeff Johnson Memorial Scholarship

Purpose: To provide financial assistance for radiography students during their training at Sanford Health Bismarck.

Eligibility: This scholarship is available to senior students enrolled in the Sanford Health Radiography program in Bismarck.

Award: One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a senior student annually.

Donor: Family and friends of Jeff Johnson

Ross Kunz Memorial Scholarship

Purpose: To provide financial assistance for radiography students during their training at Sanford Health Bismarck.

Eligibility: This scholarship is available to junior and senior students enrolled in the Sanford Health Radiography program in Bismarck.

Award: Four $1,000 scholarships will be awarded annually

Donor: Family and friends of Ross Kunz

Helen Jacobson Cafourek Scholarship

Purpose: To make funds available to those who need financial assistance for their nursing education. To honor the spirit of Helen, preference will be placed upon single parents, financial hardship, and those who convey her passion for nursing and family.

Eligibility: Students who are enrolled and actively working towards their undergraduate nursing degree.

Award: Two $5,000 scholarships to be awarded each year.

Donor: Garry and Dianne Jacobson, in tribute to Garry’s mother, Helen

Mimi Diffley Memorial Employee Scholarship

Purpose: This scholarship supports current Sanford Health of Northern Minnesota employees in the Bemidji region seeking to further their health care education and advance their careers.

Eligibility: Must be employed by Sanford Health in the Northern Minnesota/Bemidji region in good standing with no pending disciplinary actions.

Award: Four $2,000 scholarships will be awarded.

Donors: Employees of Sanford Bemidji, through their continued donations to this scholarship

Sioux Falls DeJong Scholarship

Purpose: Support Sanford employees seeking higher education in a healthcare related field.

Eligibility: A Sanford Health or Good Samaritan employee in the Sioux Falls/South Network region pursuing a degree in health care.

Award: Five $2,000 scholarships will be awarded

Donor: The DeJong Family

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Jeff Johnson Memorial Scholarship

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Albert Ronice Scholarship

Mary Jo Langenwalter Scholarship

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Mary Jo Langenwalter Scholarship

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Sanford Health Mimi Diffley Memorial Employee Scholarship

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Board of Directors Scholarship

Donna Howlett Memorial Scholarship

Junge/Moller Nursing Scholarship

Kelly Kortan Nursing Scholarship

Ruth Lancaster Bozman Memorial Scholarship

Dr. Denny G. Ortmeier Memorial Scholarship

Helen Jacobson Cafourek Scholarship

Alumni Association of Sioux Valley Hospital School of Nursing Scholarship

Sioux Falls DeJong Scholarship

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Helen Jacobson Cafourek Scholarship

Alumni Association of Sioux Valley Hospital

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I understand that the scholarship committee shall utilize the following criteria in the evaluation process: academic standing, goals, initiative, financial need, and overall rate of success. I release any educational records or necessary information to meet the needs of the scholarship committee. I also declare that the statements in the application are true, and falsification will be the basis for immediate denial of the award. To agree with the statement, please type your name below.*

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That I am a candidate for a degree at an educational institution that maintains a regular faculty and curriculum and normally has a regularly enrolled body of students in attendance at the place where it carries on its educational activities.*

The amounts I receive will be applied to pay for tuition and fees required for enrollment or attendance at the educational institution, or for fees, books, supplies, and equipment required for courses at the educational institution.*

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Board of Directors Scholarship Fund

Donna Howlett Memorial Scholarship Fund

Junge/Moller Nursing Scholarship

Kelly Kortan Nursing Scholarship Fund

Ruth Lancaster Bozman Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund

Dr. Denny G. Ortmeier Memorial Scholarship

Alumni Association of Sioux Valley Hospital School of Nursing Scholarship

Albert Ronice Scholarship

Mary Jo Langenwalter Scholarship

Jeff Johnson Memorial Scholarship

Ross Kunz Memorial Scholarship

Helen Jacobson Cafourek Scholarship

Mimi Diffley Memorial Employee Scholarship

Sioux Falls DeJong Scholarship

Applicant Information

Educational Program Information

Special Circumstances

Personal Biography

Request a Scholarship Recommendation

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