Marilyn Brown Nursing Scholarship

A nursing scholarship program established by Marilyn Brown, a grateful patient inspired by the skill and care of St. Mary's nurses. The scholarship provides up to $2,000 to St. Mary's colleagues who have been accepted into a nursing program of study.

Geographic Scope: St. Mary's Health Care System locations in Georgia (Athens, Greensboro, Lavonia)

Eligibility:

• St. Mary's colleagues/employees
• Must be accepted into a nursing program of study
• Recipients can be:
  • Nurses studying to advance their career (pursuing Master's degrees, advanced certifications)
  • Colleagues studying to become a nurse (pursuing Associate's or Bachelor's degrees in nursing)

Focus Areas:

• Nursing education
• Career advancement in nursing
• Support for nurses or aspiring nurses employed by St. Mary's

Award Recognition:

• Monetary award up to $2,000
• Public recognition of recipients
• Featured in organizational communications

Contact Information:

• St. Mary's Foundation
• Ansley Martin, Senior Development Officer
• Phone: (706) 389-3000

Background: The scholarship was established by Marilyn Brown, whose positive experience with St. Mary's nurses inspired her to create this fund to help more colleagues become nurses or advance their nursing careers.

Application Process

Timeline:

• Application period: January through deadline each year
• 2024 applications opened in January 2024

Required Materials:

• Scholarship application form
• Evidence of acceptance into nursing program of study
• Written statement/essay describing nursing aspirations and goals
• Information about current/prospective role in nursing

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a St. Mary's employee/colleague
• Must have been accepted into accredited nursing program
• Program of study can include:
  • Associate's degrees in nursing
  • Bachelor's degrees in nursing
  • Master's degrees (e.g., Family Nurse Practitioner programs)
  • LPN-to-RN bridge programs

Selection Criteria:

• Quality of application and essay
• Demonstrated commitment to nursing
• Alignment with St. Mary's mission and values
• Financial need (implied)

Notification: Recipients are announced and celebrated by St. Mary's Foundation

Note: Specific application form URL not provided on website; contact St. Mary's Foundation at (706) 389-3000 for application materials.