CHI Mercy Hospital is proud to announce the recipients of the Foundation’s scholarships for the 2025-2026 school year. The selection process was highly competitive due to the exceptional qualifications of all applicants.
The CHI Foundation awarded scholarships to three outstanding North Dakota students:
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- Ada Gilbertson (Valley City): Recipient of the General Medicine Scholarship, Ada will attend Baylor University to study Neuroscience, with the goal of becoming a pediatric neurologist.
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- Mara Bjornson (Valley City): A student at the University of Jamestown, Mara received the LaVonne Reidman Nursing Scholarship and is pursuing her dream of becoming a pediatric oncology nurse.
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- Megan Larson (Northwood): Recipient of the Nursing Scholarship, Megan will continue her nursing education at the University of Jamestown, aspiring to work in rural healthcare.
These scholarships, valued at $1,000 each, are funded through initiatives hosted by hospital staff and a generous donation in memory of LaVonne Reidman, a dedicated nurse who graduated from the Mercy School of Nursing and served at the hospital for 21 years.
We extend our best wishes to all applicants and congratulate the scholarship recipients on their achievements. We are confident in their success in their educational pursuits and future careers in healthcare!