Smith/Van Orsdel Nursing Scholarship
Hardworking and well liked, Doris Smith served nearly 35 years as a registered nurse with the Montana Deaconess Medical Center until just before her death in 1983. She was known for her delightful sense of humor and warm personality. Aware of her devotion and interest in the future of nursing, friends and family created a nursing scholarship in Doris' name.
It was through the special interest of Rev. W. Van Orsdel that the Deaconess Hospital, now Benefis Health System, first began providing care in Great Falls in 1898. In memory of this hospital founder and the significant contributions he made to medical care for people in Montana, an annual nursing scholarship was created.
Benefis Healthcare Foundation administers the Smith & Van Orsdel Nursing Scholarships, which provide for books and tuition only. Selections are made through the Foundation's Healthcare Scholarship Selection Committee. The amount and number of applicants awarded each year is subject to change.
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