Volunteers & Friends of Regional West Awards $33,500 in Scholarships

SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb., ― The Volunteers & Friends of Regional West awarded $33,500 in scholarships to area students pursuing healthcare careers during the 2025-2026 academic year.

Nineteen students received scholarships to further their education at Western Nebraska Community College (WNCC), Regional West Medical Center School of Radiologic Technology, the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) College of Nursing, and the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. The one-year scholarships varied in amounts from $500 to $3,000.

Scholarship funds are raised through proceeds from the Gift Shop and the Emporium Express coffee cart at Regional West. Volunteer Services Director Ally Berggren said she’s grateful for the community’s patronage.

“Every year, we provide scholarships to first-year and current students. Our scholarship is one that students look forward to, and rely on, to help with their education,” said Berggren.

Volunteers & Friends of Regional West scholarships are awarded annually to students studying in medical fields. Application forms are available at the schools. Applications are due in June each year.

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About Regional West
Regional West Health Services in Scottsbluff, Nebraska is the parent company of Regional West Medical Center, the only advanced trauma center in Nebraska west of North Platte. Since 1924, Regional West has served the people of western Nebraska and the neighboring states of Colorado, South Dakota, and Wyoming through innovative healthcare services. As the region’s sole tertiary medical center, Regional West offers an expansive array of medical specialties and numerous physician clinics.