A: Yes, membership is required when you apply and must be maintained throughout your funded activity. AACN staff and board members are not eligible.
Q: What types of activities are eligible for a scholarship?
A: We fund many kinds of opportunities, including health policy, evidence-based practice and leadership development, conferences, local events, skills to create a healthy work environment, and personal growth and communications. (Note: AACN’s National Teaching Institute, AACN-sponsored programs, professional association dues and clinical certification preparation are not eligible.)
Q: When can I apply for a scholarship?
A: You may apply throughout the year, but please submit your application three or four months in advance of the requested activity.
A: You may apply throughout the year, but please submit your application three or four months in advance of the requested activity.
Q: Do I include my expenses in the application?
A: Yes, you need to present a budget for your activity with specific dollar amounts and a total.
A: Yes, you need to present a budget for your activity with specific dollar amounts and a total.
Q: What if travel is required?
A: Up to $750 is allowed for travel-related expenses, if needed.
A: Up to $750 is allowed for travel-related expenses, if needed.
Q: How is my application judged?
A: The review process is blind, and reviewers don’t receive your resume. Their decisions are final.
A: The review process is blind, and reviewers don’t receive your resume. Their decisions are final.
Q: What is the maximum amount funded?
A: Up to $3,000 per person is available each year, and partial funding may be awarded. Funds are sent directly to you.
A: Up to $3,000 per person is available each year, and partial funding may be awarded. Funds are sent directly to you.
Q: Are the funds taxable?
A: Yes, scholarships are considered taxable income, unless you have different qualifications based on IRS regulations, or your facility is paying for your activity. AACN files form 1099-MISC with the IRS.
A: Yes, scholarships are considered taxable income, unless you have different qualifications based on IRS regulations, or your facility is paying for your activity. AACN files form 1099-MISC with the IRS.
Q: What is the next step after I complete my activity?
A: You would send an evaluation to AACN, documenting the experience and how it helped you achieve your goals.
A: You would send an evaluation to AACN, documenting the experience and how it helped you achieve your goals.
Q: What if I have more questions?
A: Send an email to scholarships@aacn.org, and a representative will contact you.