Scholarships

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Morris Opp Scholarship

Morris Opp was a respiratory therapist at MeritCare Hospital in Fargo, ND, from October, 1983 to May, 1987. He completed respiratory therapy school at Sioux Valley Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD, in 1977, and became registered in 1979. After completing the respiratory therapy program he completed his bachelor's degree at Augustana College, also in Sioux Falls. He worked as a respiratory therapist in South Dakota until beginning work at MeritCare Hospital. Morris had been previously diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease, but at the time he joined the staff at MeritCare, he was in remission.

Morris eventually moved into a position as supervisor of the float team in the respiratory care department. He was well respected by his employees and peer associates as a therapist and leader in the department. Morris was active in our professional organization as well, serving as the treasurer of the Dakota Society for Respiratory Therapy during the mid-1980's. In 1987, hoping for a cure of his Hodgkin's disease, Morris pursued the possibility of a bone marrow transplant. This was performed in Omaha, Nebraska, in May of 1987. Following the surgery, and the subsequent chemotherapy, Morris developed numerous complications, from which he did not recover. He died on May 12, 1987. Morris is remembered by those who knew him for his love of life and positive attitude, his awesome sense of humor, and the way he treated others with a sense of respect and fairness. In honor of his memory as a respected professional and friend, the North Dakota Society for Respiratory Care established the Morris Opp Scholarship, which is presented annually to a deserving student enrolled in a respiratory care program in North Dakota.

Application Procedure Applications will be reviewed based on the following criteria:

• Scholastic Achievement (50%)
• Personal Ambitions and Goals (25%)
• Personal References (15%)
• Community Involvement (10%)

Applicants will be AARC/NDSRC members. Each category will be rated on a scale of 1-10 by each committee members. Applications are reviewed anonymously by a committee consisting of 3-5 NDSRC members. After all applicants have been evaluated the scores will be tallied. The applicant with the highest score will be the recipient of the M.O.M. Scholarship. In the event of a tie, the applicants involved in the tie will be re-evaluated by the committee using the above formula until the tie is broken. To apply, contact your Respiratory Therapy program director or Myron Allen, 5786 Norwich Rd., Norwich, ND 58768; Phone: (701) 728-6612 OR myron@srt.com

Deadline for applications: March 1

Past Scholarship Recipients

1991 Janet R. Grad Bismarck, ND	1992 Shosty Sorenson Grand Rapids, MN	1993 Corinna Dauenhauer Bismarck, ND	1994 Rudy Schatke Bismarck, ND	1995 Nicole Sutich Mt. Iron, MN
1996 Kristie Klimek Lowry, MN	1997 Breeon Nelsom Menomonie, WI	1998 Ted Wawrzyniak Bismarck, ND	1999 Laura Niemela Perham, MN	2000 Jill Peterson Virginia, MN	2001 John Hoyt Bismarck, ND
2002 Denise Lindblom Fergus Falls, MN	2003 Traci Rendulich Thief River Falls, MN	2004 Kimberly Horvey Ralph, SD	2005 Sonya Nehl Bismarck, ND

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Michael Sologuk Memorial Scholarship

The Michael Sologuk Memorial Scholarship in Respiratory Therapy was established in memory of Michael Sologuk (right) by his family and friends in January 2000. The purpose of the scholarship is to promote education and understanding of cystic fibrosis among respiratory therapists. Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disorder that affects many functions of the body: breathing, digestion and reproduction, and is the #1 genetic killer of young people.

Mike Sologuk, a life-long resident of North Dakota, was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis when he was in second grade. Although his health was always a concern, he married and raised a family. In 1992, he took a medical retirement from Sears due to his growing respiratory problems. In 1996, he qualified for a bilateral lung transplant, and on July 5, 1997, he received a call from the University of Minnesota that he should fly to Minneapolis and undergo his transplant.

After a few months of recovery, he felt better than he had in years. He decided to finish his college degree at the University of Mary, Fargo, where he was awarded his Bachelor of Science in business management in June 1999. In September 1999, he contracted a fungal infection and was hospitalized in at the Fairview University Hospital, Minneapolis, where he died on October 7, 1999. His wife, Sally, and their daughter, Brynn, have established the scholarship in Mike's memory with memorials from numerous family and friends. It is their hope that the scholarship will enable deserving students in respiratory therapy to complete their studies and make significant contributions to the health and comfort of cystic fibrosis patients and their families. Should you wish to contribute to this scholarship, please make checks payable to: NDSU Development Foundation (memo: Michael Sologuk Scholarship), and send to: NDSU Development Foundation, P.O. Box 5144, Fargo, ND 58105-5144.

Application Procedure Applicants will be enrolled in the Respiratory Care program at NDSU and have been accepted into the internship. Applications will be reviewed based on the following criteria:

• Personal Ambitions and Goals (25%)
• Student Activities (25%)
• Cystic Fibrosis Essay (50%)

Applications are reviewed anonymously by a committee consisting of the academic and program directors of the NDSU/MeritCare RC program and a representative of the Michael Sologuk family. Each category will be rated on a scale of 1-10 by each committee member. After all applicants have been evaluated the scores will be tallied. The applicant with the highest score will be the recipient of the Michael Sologuk Memorial Scholarship. In the event of a tie, the applicants involved in the tie will be re-evaluated by the committee using the above formula until the tie is broken. Deadline for applications: May 1st

For an application, please contact: Polly Olson, Sudro 118H, NDSU, Fargo, ND 58105; Phone: (701) 231-8133 OR Polly.Olson@ndsu.edu

Past Scholarship Recipients

2000 Stacey Baisch	2001 Denise Lindblom		2002 Angela Hildreth	2003 Janna Vetsch	2004 Amanda Frank	2005 Jennifer Nielson
2006 Kari Motis	2007 Tiffaney Maly		2008 Tornubari Beage	2009 Lindsay Schmitz

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Lambda Beta Scholarships

Each year, the Lambda Beta Society awards four $500 scholarships to respiratory care students in recognition of academic excellence. Three of these scholarships are funded by Applied Measurement Professionals, Inc., (AMP), the NBRC's subsidiary, and one scholarship is directly sponsored by Lambda Beta. Applications for these scholarships are distributed to all Lambda Beta chapters, located at accredited respiratory care education programs, i.e. MeritCare. Typically, this mailing occurs in August of each year. The Lambda Beta Board of Directors will select scholarship winners. The recipients will be announced in November and honored during the annual Lambda Beta Reception held during the AARC International Congress.

Application Procedure
Students currently enrolled in accredited respiratory care programs and recent graduates may apply. The requirements for these scholarships are:

1. A completed Lambda Beta Scholarship application

2. A current official college transcript reflecting enrollment in respiratory care program courses
3. Verification of class status provided by the Program Director
4. A scientific research paper written by the applicant on a topic related to respiratory care
5. Two letters of recommendation

Deadline for applications: October 1st Scholarships are also provided by the American Respiratory Care Foundation.

Individuals with questions about the scholarships should contact Lambda Beta at (913) 541-9077.

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Dean's Scholarship

A $1000.00 annual award based on scholarship, extracurricular involvement
and leadership within the college. NDSU RC majors accepted into the
NDSU/MeritCare Respiratory Care program are eligible to apply. Applications
are available from the Department of Allied Sciences. Deadline for receipt of
applications is July 1.

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Other Scholarship Opportunities