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Mimi Diffley Memorial Employee Scholarship runs on an annual cycle.

Mimi Diffley Memorial Employee Scholarship

Sanford Health Foundation

Foundation Annual Healthcare Grants Professional Development Grants

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

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Other requirements

Members of the Sanford Family (employees)
Seeking to further their career in healthcare

Overview

A scholarship program honoring the legacy of Mimi Diffley, a dedicated nurse at Sanford Bemidji who passed away in 2007 after a battle with breast cancer.

Background: Mimi Diffley dedicated over 20 years of service as a nurse at Sanford Bemidji, prioritizing patient comfort above all else. Despite early retirement and vision loss due to cancer treatment complications, she maintained her positive spirit. Her family established this scholarship in her honor to support the next generation of healthcare workers.

Geographic Scope: Primarily serving Sanford Health system locations, with emphasis on Bemidji area

Eligibility:

Members of the Sanford Family (employees)
Seeking to further their career in healthcare

Award Information:

In 2021, 28 Sanford employees were awarded scholarships
Scholarships support professional education and career advancement in healthcare fields

Focus Areas: Healthcare education and professional development

Impact: Recipients use funds to pursue advanced degrees (e.g., Master's in Business Administration) and further their healthcare careers

What Sanford Health Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 6
Total given: $55.01M
Median grant: $401K
Range: $49K–$53.39M

By dollars: South Dakota 100%. Top recipient cities: Sioux Falls, SD.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

Sanford Medical Center · Sioux Falls, SD

See form 990, page 2, part iii

$53.39M
Sanford Health Network · Sioux Falls, SD

See form 990, page 2, part iii

$494K
Sanford Research · Sioux Falls, SD

See form 990, page 2, part iii

$490K
Sanford Home Health · Sioux Falls, SD

See form 990, page 2, part iii

$313K
Sanford Clinic · Sioux Falls, SD

See form 990, page 2, part iii

$273K