Bailey Jo Bernstein was born November 15th, 2002, to Jon and Christy Bernstein. In her twenty short years, she made a permanent and loving impact on her family and everyone she called a friend. She graduated from Wahpeton High School in 2021.

Bailey pursued degrees in nursing and occupational therapy at the North Dakota State College of Science. Her desire to care for others influenced everything she did, from her job working with individuals with developmental disabilities to simply helping a friend. She was also a competitive athlete.  She loved hockey, track and many other sports.  She also had a passion for bow hunting and the outdoors.

Everyone that had the privilege of knowing Bailey knew how much she loved those around her and what a caring soul she had.  Bailey’s life didn’t come to an end when she passed away in 2023.  She was passionate about being an organ and tissue donor and her legacy lives on through the people who received her last selfless gift.

Bailey’s family wants to continue her legacy of caring for others through this scholarship.  We know that the recipients of this scholarship will pursue careers that will reflect Bailey’s compassion and her drive to help others.

• senior graduating from Jamestown, ND or Wahpeton, ND high schools
• 3.0 GPA
• 4 volunteer hours at JRMC or a clinical location of your choice
• timely submission of application with Healthy Roots essay

Application period will open January 1, 2025.

Application Deadline: April 30, 2025 

Selection Team:
JRMC Workplace of Choice Committee

Winners will be announced during National Hospital Week and invited to join us at JRMC to receive the award and celebrate.

Contribute to the Memorial Scholarship Fund.