Helping Nurses. Changing Lives.

Scholarship Applications

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.

Excellence in Nursing Awards

Announcing our 2024 winners! The Selection Committee has reviewed and selected this year’s Gold, Silver, and Bronze awardees. Congratulations to all winners and many thanks to all participants for nominating our outstanding Texas nurses!

To celebrate all winners, the Excellence in Nursing Awards Luncheon was held at the Hilton Americas-Houston on Thursday, October 10, 2024.

For more information on the EIN nominations for 2025, please visit our EIN page.

2025 Pearl Ball Gala

Event chairs, Cristy and Tony Cicchi, and the Good Samaritan Foundation invite you to the Good Samaritan Foundation’s 37th Annual “Mardi Gras Masquerade” Pearl Ball on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at River Oaks Country Club. Prepare for an enchanting evening adorned with vibrant beads, delectable beignets, and fine bourbon, 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 37 years of the Pearl Ball and the incredible impact of Good Samaritan Foundation.

In 1951, Reverend Clyde J. Verheyden, founded what is now known as Good Samaritan Foundation. Since its inception, 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. Building a stronger nurse workforce in Texas consists of attracting men and women to the nursing profession and providing financial resources to become the best educated and most skilled caregivers in the world. Learn more about us…