2026 Junior Volunteer Scholarship Winners
07/31/2026
Our Junior Volunteers are young adults who give their time to help throughout our hospitals while still in high school. We are so grateful for their service and proud of the many ways we see them grow and develop into the future leaders of healthcare and our community.
The scholarship program at North – Robbinsdale Hospital was originally founded with a gift from the Hospital Auxiliary to support young adult volunteers. Though the Auxiliary is no longer active today, the legacy of their generosity lives on through the accomplishment of these exceptional volunteers.
Kevin Le
“North Memorial Health has solidified my resolve to specialize in the medical field from my interaction with the patients and its mission to focus on each individual patient. The people that volunteer at North are cheerful and sociable not just with their patients, but also with all their coworkers. This environment drew me to North and inspires me to contribute my best to fulfill the standard.”
Kevin
Mackenzie Nicholas
“My experience at North Memorial Health has been something I will take with me and treasure forever. I have met many amazing patients, volunteers, and staff who have made the hospital community very special. Volunteering in roles like discharging patients, helping with the Care Cart, and training other volunteers has been fulfilling for me, as I can see the genuine impact I have on the lives of patients in need.”
Mackenzie
The Gayle Stegeman Memorial Scholarship, the junior volunteer scholarship program at North – Maple Grove Hospital, was created in 2018 to honor the memory of our beloved gift shop manager, Gayle. While Gayle dreamed of becoming a doctor, she was unable to pay for medical school. Instead, she found her own unique way to support our hospital and the health of our community through our gift shop and was an inspiration to many throughout the hospital, both patients and team members.
Ameya Bhaskar
“My experiences at North Memorial encouraged me to be a part of a system that prioritizes access, strengthens communication, and ensures that patients are not left navigating it alone.”
Ameya
Dureti Petros
“This experience made me realize that small acts of care can leave a lasting mark on someone. In the future, I aspire to become a doctor who heals with both skill and knowledge and with kindness and patience.”
Dureti
Shiloh Fowlkes
“Volunteering at North – Maple Grove Hospital has allowed me to see healthcare from a broader perspective and understand how many different roles come together to support patients and their families.”
Shiloh
Snigdah Kothareddy
“When people think about hospitals, they usually think about doctors and nurses. But through my experience, I started to see how much happens behind the scenes. Every process, every interaction, and every small detail plays a role in how patients experience their care. Even something as routine as delivering meals can affect someone’s comfort and sense of normalcy.”
Snigdah
Surya Hariharan
“Being immersed in the hospital environment showed me what patient care truly looks like—not just in critical moments, but in the consistency, teamwork, and compassion required every day. It motivated me to pursue further opportunities in medicine, from research to clinical exposure.”
Surya
