DNP/PhD Student Scholarship

The NAPNAP Foundation DNP/PhD Student Scholarship supports the education of a pediatric-focused nurse practitioner Doctor of Nursing practice (DNP) or PhD student who demonstrates the ability to articulate and implement an innovative solution through clinical competence, academic achievement, and leadership, as well as encourage involvement in NAPNAP and promote professional development of the individual student. The recipient will receive a scholarship of $5,000 to be used for educational expenses.  The recipient must use the scholarship within one year of receiving the award. Any unused monies must be returned to the NAPNAP Foundation in a timely manner.

Qualification Criteria:

• Acceptance into or current enrollment in an accredited DNP or PhD program (a PNP/FNP enrolled in a post-master’s DNP program, a BSN to DNP program with a focus in pediatrics, or a pediatric-focused PhD program)
• Must have an expected graduation date within three years or less.
• The scholarship is selected based on academic and clinical excellence of the following:
  • Must be in good standing academically, GPA of 3.5 to 4.0 (based on 4-point system)
  • Current member of NAPNAP

Application Requirements:  This is a self-nomination process. All applicants must submit an online application which includes:

1. Personal statement (400 words or less) addressing the following:
   1. Explain why you enrolled in a DNP or PhD program
   2. Describe your experience in pediatrics.
   3. Describe any leadership/mentorship experience in health care related area (professional or volunteer work)
   4. Describe an issue that you feel has significant potential to impact the future practice of pediatrics.
   5. Describe your planned evidence-based project or dissertation and how completion will impact your patients.
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume
3. Applicants must submit three letters of support from (1) nursing colleague, (2) a faculty member focused in pediatrics, and (3) program director addressing the applicant’s clinical competence, academic achievement, leadership, and involvement in addressing pediatric healthcare issues.

Responsibilities of Recipients:

1. Recipients must provide a brief explanation of scholarship expenditures to date by December 31, 2025
2. Recipients must provide a one-page summary on how scholarship furthered recipient’s educational goals by June 30, 2026, including details about course/clinical work, project development, etc.