Good Samaritan Foundation Scholarships

Scholarship Sponsored by Good Samaritan Foundation

Quick overview — what the Good Samaritan Foundation (GSF) is and why it matters: GSF awards scholarships directly to nursing students taking clinical courses to help reduce the severe nursing shortage in Texas. For years the foundation has focused on supporting the nursing profession by easing the financial strain on students and on nursing programs, especially for low-to-moderate income Texans. Who can apply? - Academic level: Undergraduate and graduate nursing students (clinical nursing courses). - Residency: Texas only. - Age, gender, race/ethnicity, GPA: no restrictions. - Note: You must be in good standing with your school of nursing. Award and required materials - Award amount: $1,000 per semester. - Required application materials (submit a complete packet to be considered): - Online application (you will be redirected to a third‑party site) - Letter of intent - Letter of recommendation - Unofficial transcript (copy) - Professional resume - Color photo Important notes about applying - Previous applicants must reapply each semester. - Plan ahead to meet both the application and documentation deadlines — incomplete packets may not be funded. Semester timeline (key dates) - Spring - Applications open: Jan 15 - Applications close: Feb 15 - Applicants notified: Mar 31 - Documentation deadline: May 31 - Scholarships paid: May 31 - Summer - Applications open: June 15 - Applications close: July 15 - Applicants notified: July 31 - Documentation deadline: Sept 15 - Scholarships paid: Sept 15 - Fall - Applications open: Sept 20 - Applications close: Oct 20 - Applicants notified: Oct 31 - Documentation deadline: Dec 31 - Scholarships paid: Dec 31 Action checklist (to keep it simple) 1. Confirm eligibility and that you’re in good standing with your nursing school. 2. Gather your letter of intent, recommendation, transcript, resume, and photo. 3. Complete the online application during the correct semester window (remember it redirects to a third‑party site). 4. Reapply each semester if still eligible. If you want, I can help you turn this into a calendar reminder or draft a strong letter of intent. Which would you like?