GRAND FORKS, N.D.—The UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences has announced that more than $731,000 in scholarships has been awarded to more than 180 UND medical students for the 2019–2020 academic year. Funds for the scholarships come from private sources, endowments, and other awards, and have helped the School lower SMHS medical student debt from well above the national average to below the national average compared with all other U.S. medical schools.

Scholarships for 2019–2020  |  Listed alphabetically by scholarship and last name.

Academic Achievement Award

Ryan Bjerke, Fargo, N.D.

KC Braaten, Minot, N.D.

Bradley Conant, Fargo, N.D.

Elena Danielson, St. Cloud, Minn.

Jacob Greenmyer, Stirum, N.D.

Mikaela Herberg, Mandan, N.D.

Austin Hewitt, Carrington, N.D.

Hunter Huff Towle, Bismarck, N.D.

Wyatt Lautt, Harvey, N.D.

Shirin Nour, Foreman, N.D.

Jonathan Pacella, West Fargo, N.D.

Anne Sandstrom, Bismarck, N.D.

Zachary Sebens, Milnor, N.D.

Anja Selland, Rugby, N.D.

Alexandra Streifel, Bismarck, N.D.

Nadia Toumeh, Fargo, N.D.

Altringer Family Medical Scholarship

Matthew Amundson, Grand Forks, N.D.

Adam Kemp, Williston, N.D.

Nolan Schwarz, Bismarck, N.D.

McKenzie Titus, Fargo, N.D.

Daniel Todorovic, Grand Forks, N.D.

Anderson Scholarship

Nicholas Hopkins, Cohasset, Minn.

Arden & Bertha Anderson Scholarship

Grace Suk, Pohang, South Korea

Axel O. and Agnes A. Kongslie Scholarship

Scott Doheny, White Bear Lake, Minn.

John Stacy, Cheyenne, Wyo.

Botsford Family Scholarship

Grant Edland, Fargo, N.D.

Buck Zahradka MD Memorial Scholarship

Zachary Sebens, Milnor, N.D.

Charles & Emma Bollinger Memorial Scholarship

Tyler Bilden, Northwood, N.D.

Scott Doheny, White Bear Lake, Minn.

Rebecca Dravland, Lenoir, N.C.

Brenna Espelien, Albuquerque, N.M.

Quinci Paine, Bigfork, Mont.

David & VeAnna Selid Scholarship

Tyler Bilden, Northwood, N.D.

Dean’s Scholarship

Ryan Bjerke, Fargo, N.D.

KC Braaten, Minot, N.D.

Erin Eidsness, Moorhead, Minn.

Mikaela Herberg, Mandan, N.D.

Wyatt Lautt, Harvey, N.D.

Cody Riggle, Ogema, Minn.

Zachary Sebens, Milnor, N.D.

Anja Selland, Rugby, N.D.

Wyatt Telken, Grand Forks, N.D.

Nadia Toumeh, Fargo, N.D.

Sarah Wherley, Velva, N.D.

DMF Giving Hearts Day Scholarship

Brooke Lentz, Rolla, N.D.

Donald Bahr MD Scholarship

Haaris Ali, Fargo, N.D.

Ashley Bartlett, Sartell, Minn.

Tyler Beattie, Grand Forks, N.D.

Antontrey Begaye, Flagstaff, Ariz.

Trevor Braeger, Fargo, N.D.

Hayden Brodersen, Newfolden, Minn.

Kelsie Brooks, Bottineau, N.D.

Ryan Brown, Minot, N.D.

Alexander Buchholz, Minot, N.D.

Beau Burkholder, Grand Forks, N.D.

Jared Buschette, Detroit Lakes, Minn.

Michael Cerjance, Chanhassen, Minn.

Natisha Corum, Grafton, N.D.

Allison Cregg, Hoyt Lakes, Minn.

Erin Eidsness, Moorhead, Minn.

Bethany Erickson, Bismarck, N.D.

Heather Evin, West Fargo, N.D.

Travis Flick, Bowdon, N.D.

Natasha Garcia, Laredo, Texas

Nicholas Geiger, Grand Forks, N.D.

Nevin Gillis, Belcourt, N.D.

Kirsten Hager, Roseau, Minn.

Andrew Herting, Grand Forks, N.D.

Annabel Jiran, Grand Forks, N.D.

Mary Johanson, Bismarck, N.D.

Jeffrey Johnson, Park River, N.D.

Melissa Johnson, LaMoure, N.D.

Ezra Koch, Mandan, N.D.

Matthew Kretschmar, Ashley, N.D.

Christian Kulish, Killdeer, N.D.

Francis Landman, Fargo, N.D.

Jared Magnuson, Fargo, N.D.

Jordan Mallery, Cloquet, Minn.

Vanessa Miller, Bismarck, N.D.

Arna Mora, Eagle Butte, S.D.

Destiny Nguyen, Eyota, Minn.

Edmond Njua, Bamenda, Cameroon

Leo O’Day, Fargo, N.D.

Megan Pignato, Stacy, Minn.

Ann Renner, Detroit Lakes, Minn.

Lynn Reynolds, Dillon, Mont.

Hunter Row, Fargo, N.D.

Daniel Sayler, Wishek, N.D.

Logan Schmaltz, Moorhead, Minn.

Rachel Silkey, Dickinson, N.D.

Steven Smedshammer, Fargo, N.D.

Alexander Spacek, West Fargo, N.D.

Patrick Tamukong, Pinyin-Mezam, Cameroon

Ryan Toledo, Silver Spring, Md.

Noelle Torrance, Sartell, Minn.

Christopher Walden, Buxton, N.D.

Dr. A.K. Saiki Memorial Medical Scholarship

Rylan Graber, Wolford, N.D.

Dr. Brett & Jon Pinkerton Scholarship

Jordan Lindholm, Mountain Iron, Minn.

Dr. Carol Eidsvoog Scholarship

Ashley Blotsky, Grandin, N.D.

Dr. Carol Thorstad Memorial Scholarship

Kirsten McCullough, Fargo, N.D.

Dr. Cecil and Penny Chally Med Scholarship

Jeffrey Johnson, Park River, N.D.

Dr. Charles E. Christianson Scholarship

Alexander Spacek, West Fargo, N.D.

Dr. Charles H Fee Memorial Scholarship

Logan Schmaltz, Moorhead, Minn.

Dr. Christina Tello & Brent Skjerseth Scholarship

Katrina Johnson, St. Joseph, Minn.

Drs. Christopher & Allison Clapp Anderson Scholarship

Jared Magnuson, Fargo, N.D.

Dr. Clifford & Fern Haugen Scholarship

Andrew Brown, Detroit Lakes, Minn.

Jessica Carruth, Benson, Minn.

Dr. David Monson & Lola Rognlie Scholarship

Austin Hoggarth, Jamestown, N.D.

Alexander Hron, Cologne, Minn.

Elizabeth Husted, Pelican Rapids, Minn.

Michael Osterholt, Casper, Wyo.

Logan Richards, Fremont, Neb.

Annika Strand, Grand Forks, N.D.

Ashley Wood, Georgetown, Minn.

Drs. David & Julie Blehm Scholarship

Nicole Zimmerman, Grand Forks, N.D.

Dr. Dave and Theresa Theige Medical Scholarship

Abby Wilmer, Warroad, Minn.

Dr. Dale & Penny Cody Scholarship

Austin Hoggarth, Jamestown, N.D.

Dr. Donald and Blanche Person Scholarship

Taylor Crothers, Bismarck, N.D.

Megan Kolb, Milaca, Minn.

Brett MacLeod, Grand Forks, N.D.

Shrilakshmi Panjini, Lacy, Wash.

Katelyn Ruark, Fargo, N.D.

Zoe Sayler, Grand Forks, N.D.

Dr. Donald & Marjorie Meredith Scholarship

Jacob Greenmyer, Stirum, N.D.

RaMae Norton, Minto, N.D.

Daniel Sayler, Wishek, N.D.

Wyatt Telken, Grand Forks, N.D.

Dr. Donald Martindale Scholarship

Rylee Christian, Glen Ullin, N.D.

Dr. Duane D & Roberta Glasner

Ashley Wood, Georgetown, Minn.

Dr. Jack and Donna Linfoot Scholarship

Sarah Schaeffer, West Fargo, N.D.

Dr. James P. Lantz Memorial Scholarship

Kirsten McCullough, Fargo, N.D.

Dr. Jan & Todd Gierke Scholarship

Alexander Buchholz, Minot, N.D.

Dr. John A. DeKrey Scholarship

Sarah Schaeffer, West Fargo, N.D.

Dr. John Graham Scholarship

Ashley Blotsky, Grandin, N.D.

Dr. John & Karen Gray Scholarship

John Stacy, Cheyenne, Wyo.

Dr. Justus and Karlene Gehler Fiechtner Scholarship

Mathew Gerving, Beach, N.D.

Dr. Karl & Carolyn Kaess Medical Scholarship

Annika Strand, Grand Forks, N.D.

Dr. Keith & Elaine Wold Medical Scholarship

Hannah Drazenovich, Maple Grove, Minn.

Mitchell Sand, Andover, Minn.

Dr. Leonard Asmundson Scholarship

Zachary Podoll, Velva, N.D.

Dr. Mark and Becky Odland Scholarship

Jacob Greenmyer, Stirum, N.D.

Dr. Michael & Donna Ebertz Scholarship

Heather Kaluzniak, Plymouth, Minn.

Dr. Norman and Charmaine Hepper Distribution Fund

Rebecca Dravland, Lenoir, N.C.

Dr. Paul Quistgard Memorial Medical Scholarship

Brett Johnson, Fargo, N.D.

Dr. Philip & Sandy Barney Medical Scholarship

Joseph Wood, Custer, S.D.

Dr. Rene & Barbara Pelletier Medical Scholarship

Haley Amoth, Langdon, N.D.

Dr. Richard A. & Ann M. Olafson Medical Scholarship

Allie Trudel, Granit Falls, Minn.

Dr. Robert & Charlene Kyle Scholarship

McKenzie Bixby, Erskine, Minn.

Dr. Robert W. & Sarah H. Allen Scholarship

Liana Haven, Maple Grove, Minn.

Dr. Steve and Sue Laxdal Medical Scholarship

Grace Suk, Pohang, South Korea

Dr. Ted Harwood Memorial Medical Scholarship

Ellen Kronzer, Shoreview, Minn.

Drs. Thomas and Sandra Olson

Quinci Paine, Bigfork, Mont.

Drs. Victoria Braund & Michael Mercury Scholarship

Austin Hoggarth, Jamestown, N.D.

Dr. Walter Wasdahl and Dr. Robert & Kay Hedger Scholarship

Natalie McIntire, Sartell, Minn.

Thomas Paull, Moose Lake, Minn.

Dr. William and Helene Powers Scholarship

Nicole Zimmerman, Grand Forks, N.D.

Edson & Margaret Larson Foundation Medical Student Scholarship

Hallie Anderson, Edgeley, N.D.

Connor Baker, Webster, N.D.

Megan Kolb, Milaca, Minn.

Audrey Lane, Elko-New Market, Minn.

Quinci Paine, Bigfork, Mont.

Allie Trudel, Granite Falls, Mon.

Taylor Volberding, Fargo, N.D.

Fee Family Distribution Fund

Shaneabbas Raza, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Floyd & Ann Marshall Medical Scholarship

Jenie Ogle, Belt, Mont.

George B. Talbert Medical Scholarship

Hunter Huff Towle, Bismarck, N.D.

Gertrude Dammen/Allison Gentle Medical Education Scholarship

Connor Baker, Webster, N.D.

Gustave Golseth, MD, and Wesley Morrish Medical Scholarship

Haley Amoth, Langdon, N.D.

Harley French Medical Scholarship

Joshua Robak, St. Cloud, Minn.

Howard, Clarine and Karen Robinson Scholarship

Jessica Schweigert, Bismarck, N.D.

Howell Education Trust Scholarship – FM Area Foundation

Sarah Wherley, Velva, N.D.

Irene Westermoe Medical School Scholarship

Ashley Wood, Georgetown, Minn.

Janice Granum Medical Scholarship

Rylan Graber, Wolford, N.D.

JLG Architects Scholarship

Hannah Kruger, Fargo, N.D.

Joe & Lynn Steininger Scholarship

Ali Al Saegh, Fargo, N.D.

John R Fischer, M.D. Medical Scholarship

Logan Schmaltz, Moorhead, Minn.

Judy L DeMers Scholarship

Melissa Johnson, LaMoure, N.D.

Karen & Elvira Lynner Scholarship

Hallie Anderson, Edgeley, N.D.

Seth Arntz, Thompson, N.D.

Rakan Dodin, Minot, N.D.

James Evers, Grand Forks, N.D.

Mikayla Forness, West Fargo, N.D.

Bethany Freeland, Mayville, N.D.

John Gangelhoff, Grand Forks, N.D.

Alexandra Hopkins, Bismarck, N.D.

Cassondra Kambeitz, Bismarck, N.D.

Christina Krieger, Galesburg, N.D.

Lalangi Marasinghe, Grand Forks, N.D.

Anna Melicher, Fargo, N.D.

Erika Mojica, San Juan, Philippines

Marcus Osman, Fargo, N.D.

Sarah Rasmussen, Hazen, N.D.

Anna Reinholz, Fargo, N.D.

Connor Schweitzer, Fargo, N.D.

Kalvin Slaubaugh, Leeds, N.D.

Kristen Stenehjem, Watford City, N.D.

Annika Strand, Grand Forks, N.D.

Lane Vendsel, Minot, N.D.

Libby Bushell & Family Scholarship – FM Area Foundation

Logan Schmaltz, Moorhead, Minn.

Logan-Hetherington Memorial Medical Scholarship

Sa Kong, Bismarck, N.D.

Lynn Meier Memorial Medical Scholarship

Matthew Jacobson, Fergus Falls, Minn.

Mack & Rita Traynor Medical Scholarship

Jared Schommer, Munich, N.D.

Marlys E. Schuh MD Scholarship

Cody Riggle, Ogema, Minn.

Sarah Wherley, Velva, N.D.

Matthew Spangler Medical Scholarship

Samantha Lambert, Cody, Wyo.

Minot Medical Arts Clinic Scholarship

Matthew Gerenz, Bismarck, N.D.

North Dakota Academic Scholarship

Rylan Graber, Wolford, N.D.

Annabel Jiran, Grand Forks, N.D.

N.D. Career & Technical Education Scholarship

Wyatt Lautt, Harvey, N.D.

Kalvin Slaubaugh, Leeds, N.D.

Obermiller Nelson Engineering Inc. Scholarship

Tucker Zimmer, Munich, N.D.

Plotts/Carter Scholarship

Annabel Jiran, Grand Forks, N.D.

Ray Duggan Scholarship

Molly Benolken, Stacy, Minn.

Andrew Brown, Detroit Lakes, Minn.

Jessica Carruth, Benson, Minn.

Olivia Harris, Upper Fruitland, NM

Alex Hecker, Dickinson, N.D.

Brandi Hoffart, Grand Forks, N.D.

Sarah Lewis, Billings, Mont.

Jonah Lund, Grand Forks, N.D.

Talus McCowan, Manhattan, Kan.

Devon Pekas, Hawley, Minn.

Cole Sogge, Glyndon, Minn.

Michael Storandt, Moorhead, Minn.

Drew Thompson, Moorhead, Minn.

Jonah Warwick, Sioux Falls, S.D.

Ralph and Barbara Cushing Scholarship

Nicholas Colwell, Shoreview, Minn.

Ralph & Hazel Rohde Scholarship

Allie Trudel, Granite Falls, Mont.

Raymond Tyvand Medical School Scholarship

Donald Hamm, Power, Mont.

Robert C. Heen

Jesse Ewaldt, Minnetonka, Minn.

Marley Foertsch, Wyndmere, N.D.

Benjamin Prout, Grand Forks, N.D.

Rod J. Rohrich Scholarship

Jared Schommer, Munich, N.D.

Rosamund Zlevor Memorial Scholarship – FM Area Foundation

Jonah Lund, Grand Forks, N.D.

Schwartz William L. MD Medical School Distribution Fund

Naveena Lall, Fargo, N.D.

SMHS Faculty for Students Scholarship

Scott Doheny, White Bear Lake, Minn.

SMHS Class of 2003 Scholarship

Alexander Hron, Cologne, Minn.

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Brian James Schill
Assistant Director, Office of Alumni & Community Relations
University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences
701.777.2733 direct | 701.777.4305 office
brian.schill@med.und.edu  |  www.med.und.edu