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: “Applications open in January each year”
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 OR colleagues studying to become a nurse
- Award Amount: Up to $2,000 per recipient
Overview
Overview:
The Marilyn Brown Nursing Scholarship provides funding to St. Mary's colleagues who have been accepted into a nursing program of study. The scholarship was established by Marilyn Brown, a grateful patient who was inspired to create the scholarship by the skill, tenderness and reverence she experienced from St. Mary's nurses.
Eligibility:
- St. Mary's colleagues/employees
- Must be accepted into a nursing program of study
- Can be nurses studying to advance their career OR colleagues studying to become a nurse
Purpose:
Support nursing education and career advancement for St. Mary's staff members pursuing nursing degrees or advanced nursing qualifications.
Geographic Scope: St. Mary's Health Care System locations (Athens, Greensboro, Lavonia, Georgia area)
Contact Information:
- Ansley Martin, Senior Development Officer with St. Mary's Foundation
- St. Mary's Foundation
- Phone: (706) 389-3000
Application Timeline:
- Application season opens January each year
- 2024 applications opened January 2024
- Next application season: January 2025
How to Apply
Application Process
Timeline:
- Applications open in January each year
- Specific deadline dates not provided in source material
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be a St. Mary's colleague/employee
- Must be accepted into a nursing program of study
- Can be pursuing initial nursing licensure OR advanced nursing degrees (e.g., Master's degree as Family Nurse Practitioner)
Application Materials:
While specific required documents are not detailed in the source material, applicants should prepare:
- Proof of acceptance into nursing program
- Statement of goals and aspirations
- Information about current role at St. Mary's
- Educational background
Selection Criteria:
- Quality of application
- Demonstrated commitment to nursing
- Alignment with St. Mary's mission and values
- Dedication to patient care
Contact for More Information:
- Ansley Martin, Senior Development Officer
- St. Mary's Foundation
- Phone: (706) 389-3000
What St Mary's Foundation Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 2
- Total given
- $2.33M
- Median grant
- $1.17M
- Range
- $93K–$2.24M
- By dollars: Georgia 100%. Top recipient cities: Athens, GA; Lavonia, GA.
Example grants
Saint Mary's Hospital Inc · Athens, GA
Program support
$2.24M
St Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital Inc · Lavonia, GA
Program support
$93K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Education
- Healthcare
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