SGNA offers several scholarships to support nurses, associates, and technicians working in gastroenterology. Awards range from $500 to $10,000 and fund education, certifications, training programs, and attendance at the SGNA Annual Course. Most deadlines fall in early spring or quarterly throughout the year.
SGNA Empowering GI Professional Diversity Scholarship
- Amount: Up to $10,000 full-time; $5,000 part-time; up to $2,500 for certification preparation
- Who can apply: SGNA members from underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, diverse gender identities, sexual orientations, or with disabilities, currently working in gastroenterology and pursuing a degree or professional certification
- Deadline: June 3
- How to apply: Submit application with essay, transcript or acceptance letter, proof of SGNA membership by email
- Must consent to name/title publication if selected
- Funds cover tuition, registration, study materials, textbooks, or related education expenses
SGNA Annual Course Scholarship
- Amount: $500
- Who can apply: SGNA members employed in gastroenterology with 2+ years membership, planning to attend the Annual Course
- Deadline: March 1
- How to apply: Complete application with supporting involvement details and send by mail
- Scholarship funds must be used for Annual Course expenses
SGNA First Time Attendee Scholarship
- Amount: Amount not specified (depends on funds)
- Who can apply: SGNA members with less than 2 years membership new to GI/endoscopy attending their first Annual Course
- Deadline: March 1 (approximate, coinciding with Annual Course Scholarship)
- How to apply: Submit application showing eligibility and commitment
- Designed to help new professionals experience the Annual Course
SGNA RN Advancing Education Scholarship
- Amount: $2,000 full time; $1,000 part time
- Who can apply: Registered Nurses who are SGNA members enrolled full- or part-time in an accredited BSN, MSN, or PhD program with 3.0+ GPA
- Deadline: July 31
- How to apply: Submit application with essay, two faculty recommendations, and transcript by mail
- One-time, non-renewable scholarship reimbursed after successful coursework completion
SGNA Endoscope Reprocessing Training Scholarship
- Amount: Covers registration and materials for the training course (exact amount not specified)
- Who can apply: Qualified SGNA members seeking endoscope reprocessing training
- Deadline: Varies (check current application period)
- How to apply: Submit application per instructions; one-time, non-renewable
SGNA Advanced Associates Program Scholarship
- Amount: Covers cost of Advanced Associates Program purchase
- Who can apply: SGNA associate/technician members or non-members employed as caregivers in GI/endoscopy, with 2+ years SGNA membership or 3+ years field experience, excluding Registered Nurses and Board members
- Deadline: Quarterly — March 1, June 1, September 1, December 1
- How to apply: Complete and mail application with letters of recommendation by deadline
- Must complete program within six months or pay reactivation fee
SGNA Associates Program Scholarship
- Amount: Covers cost of Associates Program purchase
- Who can apply: SGNA associate/technician members or non-members employed as caregivers in GI/endoscopy, with 2+ years SGNA membership or 3+ years field experience, excluding Registered Nurses and Board members
- Deadline: Quarterly — March 1, June 1, September 1, December 1
- How to apply: Complete and mail application with letters of recommendation by deadline
- Must complete program within six months or pay reactivation fee
SGNA Membership Dues Scholarship
- Amount: $90 toward annual SGNA membership dues (regional dues not covered)
- Who can apply: SGNA members with 2+ years membership, employed in gastroenterology, demonstrating financial need, excluding Board members and previous recipients
- Deadline: October 1
- How to apply: Submit completed form and answer questions about SGNA involvement and need
SGNA Infection Prevention Champions Program Scholarship
- Amount: Covers enrollment in the AI Infection Prevention Champions Program (exact amount not specified)
- Who can apply: SGNA members enrolling in this one-year program
- Deadline: December 18
- How to apply: Submit application via email or fax with essay on importance of infection prevention education