Doris A. Brelage Scholarship
The Ripley County Community Foundation
This scholarship was established by the family of Doris Brelage in her memory following her untimely death. A registered nurse and EMS member, she spent 37 years at Margaret Mary Community Hospital as director of nursing, head of surgical nursing, and director of infection control.
Be a graduate of Batesville High School; or Be a nominee from a practicing nurse at Margaret Mary Community Hospital- Batesville; AND Have been admitted to an accredited nursing school; or Be an LPN going on in an RN program to an accredited nursing school; AND be preparing to begin his or her clinical, or practicum rotations; AND Submit a written recommendation from an RN practicing at Margaret Mary Hospital-Batesville and who is not a member of the Advisory Committee or a family member of a member of the Advisory Committee; AND Demonstrate proven dedication to community service; AND Demonstrate excellent people skills; AND Have a 2.8 or above GPA in college courses; AND Provide an official transcript from his or her college and/or school of nursing.