Perham Health is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2026 Health Care Career Educational Scholarship. Each recipient will receive a $1000 scholarship to assist them in pursuing their degree in a health care related field. The scholarship program is intended to encourage people to enter or advance themselves in a health care career, and is awarded to high school seniors or post-secondary students residing in the Perham Health service area.

Congratulations to this year’s recipients:

Annika-Reierson

Name: Annika Reierson
High School: Frazee-Vergas
College: Jamestown University
Career Path: Doctorate of Physical Therapy
Parents: Andrea Reierson & Jason Reierson

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Devin-Solberg

Name: Devin Solberg
High School: Perham
College: South Dakota State University
Career Path: Respiratory Therapy
Parents: Amanda Houghtaling & Mitch Solberg

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Monica-Hansen

Name: Monica Hansen
High School: Henning
College: University of North Dakota
Career Path: Biology & Forensic Science
Parents: Sandra Hansen & Donald Hansen

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Marlie-Bladow

Name: Marlie Bladow
High School: Battle Lake
College: North Dakota State School of Science
Career Path: Nursing
Parents: Tina Bladow & Jeremy Bladow

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Sohie-Akerman

Name: Sophie Akerman
High School: Battle Lake
College: North Dakota State School of Science
Career Path: Nursing
Parents: Heather Ackerman & Tyler Akerman

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2026 Sanford Health Network Scholarship Winner

This scholarship was developed to provide financial support to those who have decided to make healthcare their career. Each scholarship is funded in part by Sanford Health Network and by Perham Health. Bella Huwe will receive a $2,000 scholarship to help support her education.

Bella-Huwe

Name: Bella Huwe
High School: New York Mills
College: University of North Dakota
Career Path: Pre-Dentistry
Parents: Heather Huwe & Daniel Huwe

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