AHNA offers a range of awards and scholarships to honor nurses committed to holistic nursing practice and education. These include scholarships for undergraduate and graduate nursing students, grants for research and institutional projects, and several awards recognizing service, innovation, leadership, and excellence in holistic nursing. Deadlines for most awards fall in mid-February or mid-April.
Charlotte McGuire Education Scholarship – Undergraduate Award
- Amount: Amount not specified
- Who can apply: Active AHNA members with current RN licensure enrolled in undergraduate nursing programs focused on holistic nursing
- Deadline: April 15
- How to apply: Submit proof of RN licensure, proof of college enrollment, recommendation letters, and statements demonstrating commitment to holistic nursing practice and self-care
- Requires minimum six months of AHNA membership and evidence of integrating holistic nursing philosophy into your life and practice
Charlotte McGuire Education Scholarship – Graduate Award
- Amount: Amount not specified
- Who can apply: Active AHNA members with current RN licensure enrolled in graduate nursing programs focused on holistic nursing
- Deadline: April 15
- How to apply: Submit proof of RN licensure, proof of college enrollment, academic and AHNA member recommendation letters, and statements showing leadership and commitment in holistic nursing
- Requires at least one year of AHNA membership and demonstrated leadership skills advancing holistic nursing
Bea Alley Conference Scholarship for Students Award
- Amount: Covers registration for the AHNA Annual Conference
- Who can apply: AHNA student members enrolled in an academic nursing program with financial need
- Deadline: February 15
- How to apply: Provide proof of AHNA membership for six months, enrollment, financial need documentation, recommendation letter, and essays on how attending the conference will benefit your career and why you became an AHNA member
Research Grant Award
- Amount: Amount not specified, moderate funding for research lasting 1-2 years
- Who can apply: AHNA members with at least one year of membership conducting holistic nursing research (doctoral students only)
- Deadline: February 15
- How to apply: Submit a 3-5 page research proposal, biosketch, budget, checklist, and letter from dissertation committee chair, along with a statement of AHNA membership and research commitment
Practice Grant: Implementing Institutional Self-Care Activities Award
- Amount: $3,000 (up to two awards per year)
- Who can apply: AHNA members who are Holistic Nursing certified and employed by the institution where the program will be implemented
- Deadline: February 15
- How to apply: Submit an institutional letter of support, program outline, and agree to present results in Beginnings magazine or at AHNA conference
- Supports projects promoting holistic self-care activities like meditation rooms, laughter yoga, or aromatherapy within healthcare institutions
Institutional Excellence in Holistic Nursing Practice Award
- Amount: Amount not specified
- Who can apply: Institutions recognized for excellence and professionalism in holistic nursing practice
- Deadline: February 15
- How to apply: Nomination by an active AHNA member and letter of support from institution leadership, detailing holistic nursing practices and outcomes
Holistic Nursing Rising Star Award
- Amount: Amount not specified
- Who can apply: AHNA members with two or more years of membership who are novice nurses showing innovative holistic nursing practices
- Deadline: April 15
- How to apply: Nomination from AHNA member and letter of recommendation with evidence of creative holistic nursing activities
Holistic Nurse of the Year Award
- Amount: Amount not specified
- Who can apply: AHNA members with minimum five years of membership who have made significant innovations or changes in holistic nursing practice
- Deadline: April 15
- How to apply: Nomination and two letters of recommendation plus evidence of innovation impacting healthcare and Holistic Nursing core values
Lifetime Achievement Award
- Amount: Amount not specified
- Who can apply: AHNA members with at least ten years of active membership recognized for lifetime contributions to holistic nursing
- Deadline: April 15
- How to apply: Nomination by AHNA member and documentation of sustained leadership and influence nationally or internationally
Excellence in Holistic Nursing Education Award
- Amount: Amount not specified
- Who can apply: Nationally accredited nursing programs incorporating holistic nursing philosophy and innovative curriculum
- Deadline: April 15
- How to apply: Submit institutional nomination, letters of support, and detailed curriculum description showing holistic nursing integration
AHNA Service Award
- Amount: Amount not specified
- Who can apply: Active AHNA members who have contributed volunteer service to advance the organization
- Deadline: April 15
- How to apply: Nomination letter plus documentation of ongoing AHNA service and leadership roles
Advocacy Policy Maker Award
- Amount: Amount not specified
- Who can apply: Advocates or legislators who support holistic nursing through policy and legislation
- Deadline: April 15
- How to apply: Nomination and support letter showing commitment to holistic health advocacy at national or global level
Media Award
- Amount: Amount not specified
- Who can apply: Media professionals or outlets delivering accurate and ethical information about holistic nursing to the public
- Deadline: April 15
- How to apply: Nomination, sample media piece(s), and documentation showing accurate portrayal and impact on public understanding of holistic nursing
These awards and scholarships support the advancement of holistic nursing by recognizing academic achievement, innovation, leadership, service, and institutional excellence. Apply by the specified deadlines with all required documents and nominations.