OKFB WLC awards three nurse’s training scholarships

The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Women's Leadership Committee has awarded three $500 scholarships to students from Farm Bureau member families who are pursuing a career in nursing.

The scholarships were awarded to Jenny Kijac of Jay, Cheyenne Kahoe of Mooreland, and Kate Burghart of McLoud.

"The Women's Leadership Committee understands the challenges students face when financing their education," said Mignon Bolay, OKFB WLC chair. "We are proud to support these young ladies throughout their educational journeys to provide quality healthcare across rural communities."

Kijac, a Delaware County Farm Bureau member, currently studying at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M to become a registered nurse. Kahoe is a Woodward County Farm Bureau member studying to become a registered nurse at Northwestern Oklahoma State University. Burghart is a Pottawatomie County Farm Bureau member studying at University of Central Oklahoma, where she is in her third semester to become a registered nurse.

The OKFB WLC provides their annual nurse's training scholarships to help Farm Bureau members complete their education in nursing so they can provide much-needed healthcare services to fellow Oklahomans. Applicants must be enrolled half-time or more in a nurse's training program at an accredited college, university, technical school or trade school.