Submitted Photo From left to right, Cody McManigal, development strategist with Trinity Health Foundation; Brett Chatten; Robbyn Gimm; Kayci Powell; Chloe Clark; Ben Anderson, vice president and chief nursing officer at Trinity Health; Kimberly Cain; Jaelynn Zarr; April Lawrence; Keira Miller; Brianna Quick; Dusty Zimmerman, director of Trinity Health Foundation; Hannah Pederson, development officer with Trinity Health Foundation; and Darla Miller, Trinity Health Foundation manager, pose for a photo during the Trinity Health Foundation Nursing Scholarship Awards Program on Jan. 9.

Trinity Health Foundation awarded nursing scholarships on Friday, Jan.9 to students from Dakota College at Bottineau and Minot State University during its annual Nursing Scholarship Awards Program, supporting students at multiple stages of their nursing education while strengthening the region’s healthcare workforce.

In total, seven nursing students and two high school students received scholarships through the foundation’s 2025-26 program.

Four nursing students from Dakota College at Bottineau’s Minot location were recognized. Recipients of $10,000 scholarships were Brett Chatten of Donnybrook, Robbyn Gimm of Minot and Brianna Quick of Minot. Kayci Powell of Minot received a $5,000 scholarship.

“Our nursing students balance rigorous coursework, long clinical hours, employment and personal responsibilities, all while striving to serve others through compassionate care,” said Roberta Valella, associate degree clinical coordinator at Dakota College at Bottineau. “Their hard work does not go unnoticed, and we are incredibly proud of the resilience and professionalism they demonstrate every day.”

Three of the four DCB recipients have committed to joining Trinity Health following graduation.

Minot State University students also received scholarships through the program. April Lawrence, a nursing student at MSU, received a $10,000 scholarship after committing to work for Trinity Health for two years following graduation.

Kimberly Cain and Chloe Clark, both MSU nursing students, each received $5,000 scholarships. Their awards were funded through the Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Scholarship program. Cain and Clark committed to working for Trinity Health for 18 months after graduation.

Two Minot North High School students enrolled in the school’s healthcare careers program also received scholarships. Keira Miller and Jaelynn Zarr were each awarded $1,000 to support their pursuit of healthcare-related education.

“I have absolutely no doubt that these scholarship recipients will become exceptional nurses,” said Tara DeCrans, assistant professor and practical nursing clinical coordinator at Dakota College at Bottineau. “It is a privilege to watch their growth from students into healthcare professionals serving our community.”

Trinity Health Foundation officials said the scholarship program addresses both immediate workforce needs and long-term sustainability in healthcare.

“By supporting nursing students at every stage of their education, we are investing in the next generation of caregivers who will care for our region for years to come,” said Ben Anderson, vice president and chief nursing officer at Trinity Health.

Dakota College at Bottineau provides career and technical education programs across North Dakota, including a nursing program that serves communities statewide.