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Did You Know?

     

  • In 2011, Good Samaritan Foundation celebrates 60 years of service to nursing students and nursing schools in Texas.
  • Good Samaritan Foundation is the leading private provider of nursing scholarships in the State of Texas.
  • In 60 years, Good Samaritan Foundation has awarded more than $15 million to more than 15,000 nursing students in Texas.

Programs

Good Samaritan Grant Programs

The Foundation's mission is to support excellence in nursing education and practice. It provides that support through a variety of grant programs, including:
  • Scholarships to students attending Texas colleges of nursing;
  • Grants to nursing schools for faculty development, doctoral research, and community outreach;
  • Grants to healthcare systems for continuing nurse education, and
  • Recognition of those nurses who demonstrate excellence in teaching and practice.

Scholarships

Good Samaritan Scholars is the nation's largest privately-supported scholarship program for nursing education. Donations from generous individuals, foundations, and companies allow the Foundation to assist almost 300 students each year. Those students attend colleges of nursing across Texas and pursue licensure at every level of nursing practice.
 
Good Samaritan Scholars has assisted more than 15,000 nurses since 1951. By 2009, Good Samaritan Foundation's total scholarship support had surpassed $15 million.

Excellence in Nursing

Good Samaritan created the Excellence in Nursing Awards to recognize nursing's "best and brightest." Nurses are nominated by their peers and selected by a distinguished committee of nursing leaders. Nominated nurses must demonstrate a passion for the nursing profession and exemplify excellence in teaching, mentoring, leadership, and service. By rewarding exemplary teachers and practitioners, Good Samaritan is helping retain quality nurses in this vital profession.
 
Each year Gold and Silver Medalists are named in each of six award categories and receive an elegant, custom-designed medal.  Nominating organizations sponsor table(s) at the annual Luncheon, allowing their nominees and other outstanding nurses to attend. Gold Medalists are also featured in personal tribute videos shown during the luncheon and online.
 
 
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