Adelaide R. Thorpe Scholarship Fund

Rhonda Sexton was recently named as the first recipient of the Adelaide R. Thorpe Scholarship. The Scholarship was founded in 2007 as a tribute to Mrs. Thorpe in recognition of her 60-plus years of volunteer leadership and philanthropy at Brazosport Regional. Ms. Sexton will receive $2,500 each semester for tuition, books and some living expenses.

"I‘m so appreciative to receive this scholarship. I was inspired to pursue nursing after my mom had an extended hospital stay. To see the nurses’ direct impact on her overall outlook was comforting. I hope to have that same impact on patients by making a difficult situation more bearable," said Ms. Sexton.

Scholarship recipients are required to attend Brazosport College’s nursing program and must work at Brazosport Regional Health System (BRHS) for two years following the completion of their nursing education. Ms. Sexton, who maintained a 4.0 at Brazosport College in her prerequisite classes, began the nursing program in Fall 2009.

Nursing Scholarship Application Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen and a resident of Brazoria County
Must be a graduate of a Brazoria County high school, or have attended
a Brazoria County high school and completed a GED.
Students are ineligible if they are receiving VA benefits or have another major scholarship
Recipients must sign a repayment agreement in the event they do not fulfill the scholarship requirements.

Download a scholarship application packet. Click Here

Due to the overall nursing shortage in our country, the Thorpe Scholarship Fund will allow young people from our area the opportunity to get the education needed to become a nurse. We are very excited that the first recipient has been named and look forward to working with her upon graduation,” said Dan Buche, President and CEO of BRHS.