The Volunteers of Black River Health (BRH) scholarship committee reviewed information from all applicants and selected this year’s recipients.
A $2,000 health career scholarship was awarded to Emily Herzberg, Melrose. Emily is attending Des Moines University – College of Health Sciences for Doctor of Physical Therapy.
A $1,000 technical college scholarship was awarded to Brianna O’Brien, Black River Falls. Brianna will attend Chippewa Valley Technical College for nursing and diagnostic medical sonography.
The $1,000 Mary Larkin Memorial scholarship was awarded to Haylee Jones, Alma Center. Haylee will attend the University of Minnesota enrolling in nursing.
The volunteers also awarded a $1,000 scholarship to a student who has served as a Volunteen for BRH. This year’s recipient is Reese Cowley, Black River Falls. He will attend University of Wisconsin – Madison.
This year’s scholarship selection committee was comprised of a community health care employee, three Black River Health volunteers with varied scholarship selection backgrounds, and a high school guidance counselor. The applications are scored on the basis of several focused areas such as financial need, grades, references and the quality of their essay.
For information on becoming a BRH volunteer, contact Sarah Osegard at 715-284-3606 or osegards@blackriverhealth.com.