Scholarship Pathway to Critical Care Nursing

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Overview

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN-Critical Care) and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN-Colleges) are partnering to provide pre-licensure students a scholarship pathway to critical care nursing. Administered by the Foundation for Academic Nursing, the AACN2: Pathway to Critical Care Nursing Scholarship will provide $2,500 in support to eligible students enrolled in entry-level baccalaureate nursing programs who are committed to providing expert care to patients at their most vulnerable.

Scholarship Details

This year we will be distributing sixteen $2,500 scholarships to pre-licensure nursing students who are interested in pursuing careers in critical care nursing ($40,000 in scholarships).

Eligibility Criteria

Students need to be enrolled in entry-level baccalaureate nursing programs at AACN member schools with a minimum of a 3.2 GPA who will be graduating within 6-12 months.

Application Process

Deadlines:

  • Applications open June 30 and close September 1.

 

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