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Scholarships
Investing in people. Building the future of health care.
Since October 2020, we have witnessed an outpouring of support for the Institute, with committed donations amounting to an impressive $3.45M. The Foundation's ultimate goal is to nurture these funds and see them flourish, aspiring to reach a remarkable $10 million by December 2028.
If you're interested in creating your own scholarship fund - please reach out to Stephen Mason smason@sphealth.org or Beth Warner eawarner@sphealth.org
The following endowed and non-endowed funds are designated to support scholarship awards for St. Peter’s Health employees and members of our community.
** Fund names indicate those that may also be awarded to non-employees.
SCHOLARSHIP CATEGORIES
FULFILLING DREAMS FOR OUR FUTURE NURSES
Any Degree, Certification or Advanced Skills Training
Scholarships established with the help of many generous donors to help our St. Peter’s Health team members grow and thrive. We drive excellence through learning, innovation and continuous improvement. All St. Peter’s Health team members are eligible to apply for the Olson Employee Education Endowed Scholarship. Scholarships may be awarded to future or prospective St. Peter’s Health employees.
Scholarships established for employees and future employees pursuing degrees, certifications or skills training in areas deemed critical to the St. Peter’s Health workforce.
Scholarships established by the Patricia Hoksbergen Charitable Trust to help St. Peter's Health team members grow and thrive by attaining their degree, certification, or formal skills training.
Scholarships established by Lorna and Stephen Mason with first preference given to St. Peter’s Health employees who are tribal nation citizens. Second preference to non-employees who are tribal nation citizens.
Scholarships established by Mountain Pacific Health Plans and other generous donors in honor of Sara Medley to help St. Peter's Health team members grow and thrive by attaining their degree, certification, or formal skills training.
Scholarships established by Joan Treacy Holter to provide for medical education scholarships for St. Peter’s Health employees. Joan established this endowed fund in memory of her father John Lear Treacy. Joan’s husband Jeff Holter developed the Holter Heart Monitor in Helena, Montana.
Non-endowed fund established to help St. Peter’s Health develop and implement workforce solutions focused on patient outcomes and achieving gold standard in health care for Helena, the St. Peter’s Health service region and the State of Montana
Scholarships for Nursing
Scholarships established by Dianne Armstrong, a dedicated St. Peter’s Health nurse of almost 44 years, to help with tuition and other related costs for St. Peter's employees pursuing a career in nursing.
Scholarships established by Dianne Armstrong, a dedicated St. Peter’s Health nurse of almost 44 years, to help with tuition and other related costs for students pursuing a nursing degree at Helena College. Recipients do not have to be employees of St. Peter's Health.
Scholarships established in memory of St. Peter’s Health nurse Deborrah “Debbie” Daehn by family, friends and co-workers to support St. Peter’s Health nurses (including LPNs) advancing their education.
Scholarships established by Liz and Dr. Ken Eden to support nurse education with preference given to endoscopy nurses and emergency room nurses.
Scholarships established by twin sisters Elaine and Edna Fordyce to support St. Peter’s Health nurses and non-employee public health nurses in the Helena area seeking an advanced nursing degree.
Scholarships for St. Peter's Health employees who are nurses seeking an advanced nursing degree.
Specialty Scholarships
This Endowment is intended for the support of Respiratory Health services provided by St. Peter's Hospital. To that end, disbursements may be used for: subsidizing direct outpatient respiratory health services such as Cardio-Pulmonary Rehabilitation; subsidizing inpatient Respiratory Therapy; providing funds for respiratory health equipment; supporting staff education and integration of all inpatient and outpatient respiratory services.
Scholarships established by Pamela and Eric Schindler to support St. Peter’s team members who are members of our Cancer Care team or engaged in cancer patient care in the St. Peter’s system.
Established by Greg Strizich to honor the memory and legacy of his sister, Theresa Marie Strizich. The permanent endowment fund, The Theresa Marie Strizich Endowed Scholarship for Cancer Care, will provide annual scholarship support, in perpetuity, to St. Peter’s Health staff, enabling them to pursue advanced training, certifications, and continuing education focused on oncology care and treatment.The Theresa Marie Strizich Endowed Scholarship for Cancer Care stands as a lasting tribute to a remarkable woman whose life was defined by compassion, excellence, and an unwavering commitment to education and healthcare. Theresa Strizich, a gifted healthcare specialist, dedicated her life to advancing medical knowledge and supporting the next generation of professionals in oral and maxillofacial surgery.---Born and raised in Helena, Montana, Theresa was the beloved daughter of Dr. John and Eileen Strizich. As the second of eight children in a close-knit Italian Catholic family, she grew up surrounded by love, discipline, and a deep respect for learning and service. Her upbringing in a medical household instilled in her a profound appreciation for the healing professions and the transformative power of education.Theresa pursued her academic goals with passion and distinction, earning both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees with honors. Her love of learning and her drive for perfection led her to a distinguished career in oral and maxillofacial surgery. She worked as a specialized surgical assistant at Swedish and Northwest Hospitals in Seattle, Washington, where her precision, skill, and dedication earned her the respect of colleagues and students alike.In addition to her clinical work, Theresa played a vital role in medical education, building surgical models and teaching students at the University of Washington. Her ability to combine technical expertise with compassionate mentorship made her an invaluable contributor to the field.Theresa was known for her independence, humor, and fierce determination. She approached life with grace and grit, and her legacy continues to inspire those who knew her. She passed away in June 2022 at the age of 64 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.The Theresa Marie Strizich Endowed Scholarship for Cancer Care honors her memory and legacy by supporting educational opportunities for future healthcare professionals, ensuring her spirit of excellence, service and life-long learning lives on. Establishing a scholarship fund to support oncology education for St. Peter’s Health staff is a powerful way to invest in the future of cancer care in Helena and the surrounding communities. This fund will provide opportunities for nurses, technicians and other care team members to pursue advanced training, certifications, degrees, and continuing education — helping to build and retain oncology expertise locally, ensuring patients receive the highest quality, evidence-based care, close to home into perpetuity. The permanent endowment fund, The Theresa Marie Strizich Endowed Scholarship for Cancer Care, will provide annual scholarship support, in perpetuity, to St. Peter’s Health staff, enabling them to pursue advanced training, certifications, and continuing education focused on oncology care and treatment.
Scholarships established in memory of the late Kay Sullivan by friends to provide education opportunities for St. Peter’s Hospice team members.
This endowed fund is to help improve the diagnosis, treatment and care of patients living with mental and behavioral health disease and disorders. The endowed FUND may be used to support the design, implementation and/or continuation of mental and behavioral health services and programs, to include educational programs that help remove the stigma of mental health disease. This FUND may also be used to educate and train St. Peter’s Health staff providing mental and behavioral health care to include scholarships for employees pursuing a degree, certification or advanced skills training.
Endowed fund established by Opportunity Bank of Montana to help improve the diagnosis, treatment and care of patients living with mental and behavioral health disease and disorders. The endowed fund may be used to support the design, implementation and/or continuation of mental and behavioral health services and programs, to include educational programs that help remove the stigma of mental health disease. This fund may also be used to educate and train St. Peter’s Health staff providing mental and behavioral health care to include scholarships for employees pursuing a degree, certification or advanced skills training.
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