Helping Nurses. Changing Lives.
Since its inception in 1951, the Good Samaritan Foundation has been focused on one ongoing mission: to increase the number of highly-trained and dedicated nurses “at the bedside” of Texas patients.
The scholarship application process is web-based (paper applications are no longer accepted). To begin your application, please click here (note: you will be connected to a third-party site). For more information about our scholarship program, please visit our scholarship information page or contact us, for further clarification.
Congratulations to the Good Samaritan Foundation’s 2025 Excellence in Nursing winners.
Good Samaritan Foundation celebrated our nurses at the Excellence in Nursing Awards Luncheon on October 15, 2025. We are excited that Allyssa L. Harris RN, PhD, WHNP-BC, FNAP, FADNL, Dean and Professor at Prairie View A&M University, College of Nursing chaired this year’s event to celebrate all winners. Kathryn Tart, EdD, MSN, RN, Founding Dean and Professor at the University of Houston Andy and Barbara Gessner College of Nursing served as emcee. View photos from the luncheon celebrating our Texas nurses here.
Event chairs, Marissa and JD Walt, and the Good Samaritan Foundation invite you to the Good Samaritan Foundation’s 38th Annual “Where History Meets Harmony” Pearl Ball on Thursday, May 7th, 2026, at River Oaks Country Club. This landmark event celebrates 75 years of Nursing Excellence. Prepare for an enchanting evening, all in celebration of our community’s unsung heroes—our dedicated nurses. This gala is not just an event; it’s a heartfelt tribute to 38 years of the Pearl Ball and the incredible impact of Good Samaritan Foundation. Please check back soon for more information to underwrite or reserve your seats.