Jeffrey Robert Burris Memorial Scholarship for Nursing
Jeffrey Robert Burris was a beloved husband, son, brother, and uncle who faced many trials in life but met them with strength and resilience.
Jeffrey experienced drug addiction but worked hard to overcome it. He was able to follow his passion for the medical field, and he earned his degree and became a registered nurse. Jeffrey's compassion for others led him to serve as Nurse Leader, Nurse Supervisor and Charge Nurse in Wisconsin and Georgia. Jeffrey went on to become Chief Nurse of the largest stroke unit in Pinellas County Florida at the very hospital he was born in, Bradenton Memorial. While Jeffrey didn’t have significant resources, he was able to put himself through college with the help of scholarships.
This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Jeffrey Robert Burris by supporting students who share his journey of overcoming addiction and pursuing medicine.
Any undergraduate student located in Wisconsin, Georgia, or Florida may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they are pursuing nursing and if they have experience overcoming addiction.
To apply, write a short essay telling us how you overcame your addiction and why you’ve decided to pursue a future in nursing.
Please submit a brief summary about how you overcame your addiction and why you have now chosen to pursue a degree in nursing.
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The application deadline is Sep 15, 2026. Winners will be announced on Oct 16, 2026.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Oct 16, 2026. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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