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”

Can we apply?

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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:

  1. Submit scholarship application when application season opens in January
  2. Include documentation of acceptance into a nursing program of study
  3. Provide information about your nursing career goals
  4. 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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IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

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Fields of Work

  • Teachers
  • Healthcare
  • Professional development

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