AACN Educational Advancement Scholarships-BSN Completion
This a school scholarship award is for junior and senior students who are currently enrolled in a baccalaureate degree nursing program at an institution that is officially recognized by the State Board of Nursing. Applicants are required to be members of the American Association of Critical Care Nurses with active Registered Nursing licenses. Applicants are also required to be currently working in or recently worked in critical care. Applicants are required to have a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0. Students are allowed to receive this scholarship award a maximum of two times.
Academic Disciplines/ Professional Aspirations: Nursing.
Award: This scholarship is for use during junior or senior years. This scholarship is not renewable. Number: The number of scholarships awarded is 50-100. Amount: The amount of the scholarship awarded is $1,500.
Requirements for Eligibility: The applicant is required to be enrolled or anticipating to enroll part-time or full-time at a four-year college or university. Either the applicant or a parent of the applicant is required to be a member of the American Association of Critical Care Nurses. Either the applicant or a parent of the applicant is required to have volunteer or employment experience in nursing. The applicant is required to have a minimum grade point average (GPA) or 3.0. This scholarship is available to citizens of the United States and Canada.
Requirements for Application: Essay composition, application, school transcript, personal references, and confirmation of experience in critical care. Deadline: April 1.
Contact:
Mary Fran Tracy, President American Association of Critical Care-Care Nurses (AACN) 101 Columbia Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-4109 Phone: 949-362-2000 Fax: 949-362-2020 E-mail: research@aacn.org