Benefis Healthcare Foundation

Darlene Glantz Skees Memorial Nursing Scholarship

The giving spirit of Darlene Glantz Skees will live on forever through this scholarship established by her husband, John. This prestigious scholarship provides opportunities for healthcare professionals employed by Benefis Health System to advance their education to better serve patients. Recipients receive up to $2,500 per semester for tuition, fees and books.

In 2008, John and Sue Skees recognized the need for higher education in the ever-demanding and evolving healthcare industry. The opportunity for a Skees scholarship now includes a Bachelor of Science Degree Nurse pursuing a master's or doctorate degree in nursing with an emphasis on nursing education or nurse practitioner.