Marilyn Brown Nursing Scholarship
Funding Amount
Up to $2,000
Deadline
Expected ~January
Based on past cycles
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Current deadline
- January 31, 2027
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Deadlines typically fall in: January
From the program guidelines: “Application season opens: January annually”
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Other requirements
- Mary's colleagues (employees)
- Must be accepted into a nursing program of study
- Can be nurses studying to advance their career (e.g., pursuing advanced degrees like Master's or FNP)
- Can be colleagues studying to become a nurse for the first time
Overview
The Marilyn Brown Nursing Scholarship provides financial support to St. Mary's colleagues who have been accepted into a nursing program of study.
Eligibility:
- St. Mary's colleagues (employees)
- Must be accepted into a nursing program of study
- Can be nurses studying to advance their career (e.g., pursuing advanced degrees like Master's or FNP)
- Can be colleagues studying to become a nurse for the first time
- Examples of eligible programs: Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Master's degree (Family Nurse Practitioner), Associate's degree in Nursing, LPN-to-RN Bridge programs, online nursing programs
Background: The scholarship was established by Marilyn Brown, a grateful patient who was inspired by the skill, tenderness and reverence she experienced from St. Mary's nurses. She hopes other grateful patients will follow in her footsteps to help more St. Mary's colleagues become nurses or advance their nursing careers.
Geographic Scope: St. Mary's Health Care System locations in Georgia (Athens, Lavonia, Greensboro areas)
Contact Information:
- Ansley Martin, Senior Development Officer with St. Mary's Foundation
- Phone: (706) 389-3000
- General inquiries through St. Mary's Foundation
How to Apply
Application Process
Application Timeline:
- Application season opens: January annually
- Previous recipients announced: August
- Next application opening: January 2024 (for 2024 awards)
How to Apply:
- Submit scholarship application when application season opens in January
- Include documentation of acceptance into a nursing program of study
- Provide information about your nursing career goals
- Explain how the scholarship will help you achieve your educational and professional goals
Required Materials:
- Proof of acceptance into nursing program
- Personal statement/essay describing nursing aspirations
- Information about current role at St. Mary's (if applicable)
- Details about the nursing program and institution
Selection Criteria:
- Quality of application
- Commitment to nursing profession
- Alignment with St. Mary's mission
- Demonstrated dedication to compassionate patient care
Award Recognition:
- Recipients are announced and celebrated
- Scholarship funds distributed to support tuition and mandatory fees
What St Mary's Hospital Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 3
- Total given
- $161K
- Median grant
- $11K
- Range
- $10K–$140K
- By dollars: Georgia 100%. Top recipient cities: Athens, GA.
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Athens Area Chamber of Commerce · Athens, GA
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The Ark United Ministry Outreach Center · Athens, GA
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Fields of Work
- Teachers
- Healthcare
- Professional development
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