News Release
Scholarships awarded to students pursuing nursing degrees
June 5, 2019
The Norton Regional Health Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to support the enhancement of quality health care for the residents of Norton County and surrounding counties, has awarded scholarships to students pursuing advanced degrees in the nursing field. The Foundation presented the scholarship awards to the following recipients to help financially support their education for the Summer 2019 semester:
- Nicholas Peterson, Norton, awarded a $1,000 scholarship from the Warren and Jean White Nursing Scholarship Fund; Nicholas recently became an RN, but he is continuing courses to graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Fort Hays State University.
- Stefanie Dodd, Norton, awarded a $1,000 scholarship from the George Jones Nursing Scholarship Fund; Stefanie is an RN and nursing instructor and is working on completing her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Ottawa University.
The Norton Regional Health Foundation at Norton County Hospital awards academic scholarships each spring, summer and fall semester to students who are enrolled in college courses, are seeking degrees in the medical field and express interest in working at Norton County Hospital in the future. It is through donor support that these scholarships can be awarded, and the Foundation is grateful to donors for their generous contributions.
For more information about the Norton Regional Health Foundation, visit the Foundation tab online.
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