Valley City – 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:

● 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.

● 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.

● 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.

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!