ANNA Career Mobility Scholarships

Each year ANNA offers scholarships that provide funding to support members in their pursuit of higher education. The recipients of these scholarships are recognized at the National Symposium.

Descriptions:

Scholarships will be awarded annually to support qualified ANNA members in the pursuit of either a BSN or advanced degree in nursing.

1. ANNA Career Mobility Scholarships -There are five (5) scholarships at $2,000 each.
2. Janel Parker Career Mobility Scholarship - There is one (1) scholarship at $2,500.
3. Dare To Soar Career Mobility Scholarship- There is one (1) scholarships at $1,000 each.
4. Fresenius Medical Care Career Mobility Scholarships -There are two (2) scholarships at $2,500 each.
5. Marilyn Eilert Memorial Career Mobility Scholarship - There is one (1) scholarships at $1,000 each.
6. NNCC Career Mobility Scholarships - There are three (3) scholarships at $3,000 each.

Requirements

Standard Eligibility Criteria:

1. Candidates must apply for the scholarships.
2. For Career Mobility Scholarships, you must be a current full member of ANNA, having been a member for a minimum of the last 1 year as of the awards/scholarship application deadline date (membership must be in good standing with no lapses as of 11/15/2024).
3. Actively involved in nephrology nursing-related health care services.
4. Accepted or enrolled in a baccalaureate or higher degree program in nursing.
5. Each sponsor may request candidates meet additional criteria to those listed. Any additional criteria will be listed annually in the call for applications published in the ANNA Update and on the ANNA website.

The completed application must include:

1. Documentation that the eligibility criteria are met.
2. Certified transcript(s) of the applicant's academic records, if currently enrolled, or if not currently enrolled, an official letter of acceptance from the academic institution into a course of part-time or full-time study to begin no later than 3 months following the receipt of the award.
3. Three (3) letters of recommendation using the ANNA-provided link found on the ANNA website. Each letter author must create an account and complete the online recommendation form.
4. An essay of 250 words or less written by the applicant, describing career/educational goals and addressing:
   • Expected time frame for completion of the degree.
   • Application of this award to meet the expected expenses.
   • Impact of the completion of degree program on applicant's nephrology nursing practice.

Expectations of the Recipient:

Proof of successful academic progress (grade report or transcript) is required to be submitted to ANNA National Office at the conclusion of the semester(s) for which funds were used.