07/29/2026
The Kootenai Health Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of this year’s caregiver scholarships. A total of 37 scholarships have been awarded, amounting to $51,235 in educational support for Kootenai Health caregivers.
2026 Scholarship Awards:
Pierce Family Scholarship – 13 recipients | $12,875
Yuditsky Family Clinical Excellence Scholarship – 11 recipients | $12,560
Delaney Espinoza Pediatric Education Scholarship – 1 recipient | $500
The Howard G. Sterner, R.N. Memorial Scholarship – 7 recipients | $7,300
The Eriksson Nursing Scholarship – 4 recipients | $5,000
Chesnut Family Scholarship - 1 recipient | $4,000
Scholarship Legacy:
Pierce Family Scholarship (est. 2017): 93 scholarships awarded | $97,685 total
Yuditsky Family Clinical Excellence Scholarship (est. 2009): 141 scholarships | $124,747 total
Delaney Espinoza Pediatric Education Scholarship (est. 2024): 12 scholarships | $14,691 total
The Howard G. Sterner, R.N. Memorial Scholarship (est. 2025): 13 scholarships | $15,300 total
The Eriksson Nursing Scholarship (est. 2025): 7 scholarships | $10,000 total
Chesnut Family Scholarship (est. 2026) 1 scholarship | $4,000 total
We extend our sincere gratitude to the generous donors who make these opportunities possible and offer our congratulations to this year’s scholarship recipients as they continue to grow in their careers and serve our community 🎉
