Scholarship recipients are, left to right (back) Erin Morin, Annelise Tice, Kennedy Blackburn, Noelle Overton, Jill Erickson, (front) Makenzie Bjork, Sydney Mosset, Erin Bradford, Jordyn Erickson, Tabbitha Smith, Paige Rosencrans, Sarah Wood, Allie Wahlund, Kimberly Hoodman, Breanna Svangstu and Mariah Arlien.

Trinity Health Foundation recognized 17 nursing scholarship recipients at a banquet held in their honor on Jan. 6.

The nursing scholarships are made possible through the Trinity Health Foundation’s Nursing Scholarship Fund.

“This year we received a record number of applications for the nursing scholarship and we are proud to present 17 $3,000 scholarships to very deserving applicants. This would not be possible without the generosity of our donors who contribute to this fund,” said Dusty Zimmerman, foundation director.

The 2022-23 scholarship recipients are: Mariah Arlien, Makenzie Bjork, Kennedy Blackburn, Erin Bradford, Jill Erickson, Keegan Henjum, Breanna Svangstu, all Minot State University; Jordyn Erickson, Annelisa Tice, both Williston State College; Kimberly Hoodman, Tabbitha Smith, Sarah Wood, all Dakota College at Bottineau; Erin Morin, University of North Dakota; Sydney Mosset, Dickinson State University; Noelle Overton, University of Mary; Paige Rosencrans, Allie Wahlund, both North Dakota State University.

Recipients received recognition for their accomplishments and presented speeches. A short program was provided by Dr. Jeffrey Verhey, Trinity Health Foundation Board chairman, and Sandy Boschee, director of nursing-critical care.