Cloud Co. Comm. College Awards Nursing Scholarships (Photos Included)

Ten nursing students were awarded $100,000 in scholarships from the Dane G. Hansen Scholarship fund at Cloud County Community College.

The scholarship is administered by the college, and students were awarded scholarships for the 2025-26 academic year. The scholarship recipients are: Lacie Duvall, Concordia; Caroline Flavin, Concordia; Nicole Gonzolas, Salina; Emma Hueser, Minneapolis; Lauren Flavin, Formoso; Fiona Somostrada, Clyde; Jaclyn Lacy, Salina; Brianna McCann, Clay Center; Rachel Kirkland, Junction City; Kynnedi Steinbrock, Clifton. 

The Dane G. Hansen Foundation aspires to enhance the quality of life throughout rural communities in northwest Kansas. The Foundation strongly supports the continuing education of rural community members and awards scholarships to those who are willing to work in the 26-county service area of northwest Kansas upon graduation. Those who receive this scholarship must be currently enrolled in the Cloud nursing program. The scholarship will cover tuition, fees, books, and some miscellaneous expenses.

“We are deeply grateful for the continued support of the Dane G. Hansen Foundation,” said Stefanie Perret, MSN, RN, Division Dean. “This investment strengthens our community by supporting exceptional students who are committed to serving rural healthcare needs and building a strong local workforce.”

Three healthcare professionals pose together in front of a geometric wall with a bird logo, wearing black shirts with a logo on the front.
Left to right: Rachel Kirkland, Junction City; Brianna McCann, Clay Center; and Jaclyn Lacy, Salina.
Three healthcare professionals standing in front of a gray geometric wall with a yellow and black logo.
Left to right: Lauren Flavin, Formoso; Kynnedi Steinbrock, Clifton; and Fiona Somostrada, Clyde.
Four women in black uniforms smiling and posing together in front of a wall with a graphic design and logo.
Left to right: Emma Hueser, Minneapolis; Nicole Gonzolas, Salina; Lacie Duvall, Concordia; and Caroline Flavin, Concordia.

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