Margaret A. Briller Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Margaret A. Briller was a beloved mother who led an incredible, impactful life and is missed by all who knew her.
Margaret spent her life working as a nurse and making her mark on the patients she encountered. Quality nurses like Margaret are essential to the success of the healthcare industry, but there is a growing shortage that is only being exacerbated by the growing financial burden of nursing school.
This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Margaret A. Briller by supporting women who are following in her footsteps and pursuing the nursing field.
Any African American female, undergraduate or graduate student, residing in the state of Texas, and pursuing a nursing degree may apply for this scholarship opportunity.
To apply, tell us how your characteristics and goals align with Margaret, how this scholarship would help you overcome financial barriers to become a nurse, how you will make a difference with your degree, and what adversity you have faced in pursuit of your education (single mother, etc.).
Submit a 500-1,000 word essay outlining your personal and/or professional characteristics or goals that align with the scholarship honoree, Margaret A. Briller. How will receiving the scholarship help you overcome financial hurdles and achieve your goal to become a nurse? How do you plan to make a positive impact in the world with a nursing degree? What adversity have you overcome in pursuing your education?
Winners and Finalists
August 2025
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The application deadline is Jul 10, 2026. Winners will be announced on Aug 11, 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 Aug 11, 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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