The Aspire Rural Health System Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Mary E. Kerbyson and Nancy (Kerbyson) Olson Memorial Scholarship. This year, the Foundation awarded six scholarships totaling $13,500 to Aspire Rural Health System employees who are advancing their education in the nursing field.
Established to honor the legacy of Mary E. Kerbyson and her daughter, Nancy (Kerbyson) Olson, the scholarship supports Aspire employees who are committed to growing their careers while continuing to provide exceptional care to patients throughout the region.
The annual scholarship program reflects the Foundation’s commitment to investing in the professional development of Aspire team members and strengthening the future of rural healthcare by helping employees achieve their educational goals.
“Supporting the education of our employees is an investment in the future of healthcare for our communities,” said Stephanie Langenburg, Aspire Foundation Director. “We are incredibly proud of these recipients for their dedication to advancing their nursing careers, and we are grateful to the Kerbyson family for making these opportunities possible through their generosity.”
The Aspire Foundation congratulates each of the scholarship recipients and extends its sincere appreciation to the Kerbyson family for their continued support of nursing education and the future of compassionate, high-quality patient care.
For more information about the Aspire Rural Health System Foundation or opportunities to support its mission, please contact the Foundation at (989) 635-4011.
To learn more about Aspire’s high-quality healthcare services across the thumb, please visit us online at www.AspireRHS.org.