The St. Croix Valley Healthcare Foundation has selected two area students pursuing a degree in a health care field to receive a $500 scholarship award. Recipients are Shannon Loberger of St. Croix Falls, Wisc., who is pursuing a Nursing/Radiology degree at Winona State University and Amanda Hochstetler of Frederic, Wisc., who is pursuing a nursing degree at Pine Technical College.

For many years, the Foundation has provided scholarship assistance to individuals from area communities who are entering or are furthering their education in a health care field. Each year, a percentage of Foundation funds are earmarked to the Scholarship Award Program. Scholarships of varying amounts are given to individuals who are studying in a healthcare field. Many past scholarship recipients now are putting their education and experience to work in our region and several are employed at St. Croix Regional Medical Center. We welcome any area resident to join the Foundation, or give a gift to support health care scholarships.

The Foundation also awards spring scholarships to graduating high school students. Please contact Sandy Williams, Director of Education and Marketing, at St. Croix Regional Medical Center, to obtain an application or to join the Foundation. The direct line for information is (715) 483-0247 or email to Sandra.williams@scrmc.org. You may also read about the Foundation online at www.scrmc.org.