This scholarship was established in memory of two of our area’s outstanding citizens, Houston and Irene Brisson, to assist high school graduates who are enrolled in a Nursing Program and have outstanding academic abilities and a need for financial assistance.

To qualify as a recipient for the Houston and Irene Brisson Endowed Scholarship, an applicant must meet the following criteria:

• Be enrolled as a full-time student in the Allied Health Curriculum.

• Be a motivated, capable learner who has a demonstrated economic need.

• Submit an essay stating why they have chosen the field of study and how the scholarship will help them attain their educational goal.

• Maintain a 2.5 GPA.

• Continue enrollment for the duration of the scholarship.