2026 DFW Great 100 Nurses Scholarship Recipients

The DFW Great 100 Nurses Scholarship program provides four (two bachelor and two graduate) $1,000 scholarships annually to outstanding nursing students in baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral programs in the DFW area.  All applicants must be residents of the DFW metroplex and must be currently enrolled in a baccalaureate or masters program.

Congratulations to our 2026 DFW Great 100 Nurse Scholarship Recipients!

BSN Students:

Kayla Lynn is a full time mother and student, aspiring to become a Labor & Delivery Nurse Practitioner. She is passionate about improving maternal health and advocating for equitable care, with a focus on reducing the Black maternal mortality rate and ensuring every mother receives safe, compassionate support during childbirth.

Abbygail Saucedo is currently pursuing her BSN. As a first-generation student and single mother of two, she has learned to balance many responsibilities with strength and compassion. She is passionate about nursing and committed to being someone patients can rely on during life’s most vulnerable moments.

Graduate Students:

JD Buchert, MSN, M.Ed., MS, RN, CNOR is a decorated Army veteran and nursing leader. He leads Workforce Safety at Parkland Health with a focus on workplace violence prevention. He serves on the national board for AORN, leads statewide perioperative initiatives, advocates for key legislation, and continues advancing his education as a DNP student dedicated to improving healthcare.

Kim-Dung Mai, MSN, RN, CMSRN is a nursing leader at Baylor Scott & White All Saints focused on advancing patient care, improving operational workflows, and driving community impact. She serves as President of AAPINA Texas and actively supports community initiatives through advocacy, leadership, and service with organizations.