American Association Of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) 

AACN Educational Advancement Scholarships-BSN Completion

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) provides an annual scholarship award for junior and senior students who are enrolled in a nursing baccalaureate degree program at a duly recognized institution by the State Board of Nursing. Only applicants who are members of the AACN and with active RN (registered nurse) licenses are eligible to apply. Applicants should also have worked or are currently working in the field of critical care. A grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 is required for all applicants. This scholarship may be availed of for a maximum of two times.

Academic Discipline/Career Aspirations: Nursing

Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll, either part-time or full-time at a four-year college or university The applicant should have a minimum of 3.0 GPA (Grade Point Average) in order to qualify. The applicant or his/her parent should be an AACN member, and should have had either volunteer or paid experiences in nursing. Only American and Canadian citizens are eligible to apply for this scholarship.

Award Details: This scholarship may only be used during the junior and senior years, and is non-renewable. The scholarship amount is $1,500 annually, and about 50-100 awards are given every year.

Application requirements: Completely filled application form, with an essay composition, official transcript of record, proof of experience as a volunteer or paid nurse in critical care, and personal references.

Deadline for submission: April 1

Website: http://www.aacn.org

Contact:

Mary Fran Tracy, President
American Association of Critical Care-Care Nurses (AACN)
101 Columbia
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-4109

E-mail: research@aacn.org