ANNA offers a wide range of awards, scholarships, and grants for nephrology nurses and chapters. You can apply for 25 different scholarships and grants worth up to $15,000 each, including career mobility scholarships, certification support, research funding, and recognition awards. Most applications are due by November 15 and awards are distributed the following April.
ANNA Career Mobility Scholarships
- Amount: $2,000 each (5 awards)
- Who can apply: ANNA members pursuing a BSN or advanced nursing degree
- Deadline: November 15
- How to apply: Apply online on the ANNA website
- Supports five members in continuing education toward nursing degrees.
Janel Parker Career Mobility Scholarship
- Amount: $2,500
- Who can apply: Qualified ANNA members pursuing a BSN or advanced nursing degree
- Deadline: November 15
- How to apply: Submit application online
- Sponsored by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc.
NNCC Career Mobility Scholarships
- Amount: $3,000 each (3 awards)
- Who can apply: ANNA members certified by NNCC pursuing BSN or advanced degree
- Deadline: November 15
- How to apply: Apply through ANNA's website
Dare to Soar Career Mobility Scholarship
- Amount: $1,000 & Certificate
- Who can apply: Qualified ANNA members pursuing BSN or advanced degree
- Deadline: November 15
- How to apply: Online application
- Sponsored by Rowena W. Elliott and ANNA chapters.
Fresenius Medical Care Career Mobility Scholarships
- Amount: $2,500 each (2 awards)
- Who can apply: Qualified ANNA members pursuing BSN or advanced degree
- Deadline: November 15
- How to apply: Online through ANNA
Nephrology Nursing Certification Scholarship
- Amount: CNN-NP $425, CNN $400, CDN $400
- Who can apply: Nurses seeking nephrology nursing certification
- Deadline: November 15
- How to apply: Application available online
- Supports professional certification costs.
JMS & ANNA CMS for Hemodialysis
- Amount: $1,000
- Who can apply: LPNs, LVNs, PCTs, or Medical Assistants working toward RN degree (ADN, Diploma, or BSN)
- Deadline: November 15
- How to apply: Apply on ANNA website
Clinical Practice Grants
- Amount: $2,500 each (3 awards)
- Who can apply: Nephrology nurses with clinical practice projects benefiting staff, patients, or families
- Deadline: November 15
- How to apply: Online application
Research Grant
- Amount: $15,000 plus Symposium Registration
- Who can apply: Qualified members conducting nephrology nursing research
- Deadline: November 15
- How to apply: Submit proposal online
Evidence-Based Practice Projects Grants
- Amount: $5,000 each (3 grants) plus Symposium Registration
- Who can apply: Nephrology nurses translating research into practice
- Deadline: November 15
- How to apply: Online application
Barbara F. Prowant Research Grant
- Amount: $5,000
- Who can apply: ANNA full members certified by NNCC enrolled in graduate school
- Deadline: November 15
- How to apply: Application submitted online
- Sponsored by the Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission
Satellite Healthcare Applied Pragmatic Clinical Research Grant
- Amount: $5,000
- Who can apply: ANNA members conducting applied pragmatic clinical research
- Deadline: November 15
- How to apply: Submit application online
- Sponsored by Satellite Healthcare
Additional Recognition and Award Opportunities
Other awards recognize leadership, clinical excellence, education, volunteer service, and chapter achievements, with cash prizes ranging from $100 to $2,000, plaques, certificates, and symposium registrations.
Application deadline for all awards, scholarships, and grants: November 15
Awards distributed: April following the application year
Visit www.annanurse.org to apply and find full details.