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American Holistic Nurses Association
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.
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The American Association of Occupational Health Nurses Inc.
This $1,500 scholarship helps licensed occupational and environmental health nurses improve their leadership skills and expertise by attending the 2026 AAOHN National Conference. You can use the funds for conference registration, travel, and related expenses.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Licensed nurse actively working in occupational and environmental health nursing
- Current AAOHN member for at least one full year
- Not a current AAOHN Foundation or AAOHN Board member, nor a relative of one
Application Process:
Submit an application including a narrative of up to 500 words covering your career goals, skill development, financial need, and commitment to education. You also need to provide a letter of support from your employer or supervisor, a resume showing experience in the field, and the completed application form. Email all materials by December 1.
Deadline: December 1
Additional Information:
Recipients must submit a certificate of completion and a short report (up to 500 words) after attending the conference. The report should explain how the education helped improve worker health and safety. Reports are due by May 1. You cannot apply for this scholarship the following year but may reapply up to two more times in later years if you complete the requirements successfully.
Offered by:
Independent College Fund of New Jersey
the scholarship is offered annually to a student pursuing nursing in a New Jersey college. Applicants must display a high level of academic achievement, leadership ability and must participate in enriching extracurricular activities. Students must have a GPA of at least 3.0 and must demonstrate financial need. The amount of the award is $2,500.
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American Academy of Nursing
The scholarship sponsored by the American Academy of Nursing (AAN), the American Nurses Association (ANA) and the American Nurses Foundation (ANF) provides a year-long leadership opportunity in health policy at the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies.
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Sigma Theta Tau International
American Nurses Foundation offers grants to nurse researchers to carry out researches that contribute to the advancement of nursing science and the enhancement of patient outcomes. Grants are awarded in all areas of nursing, including healthy patient outcomes, health care policy development, critical care, gerontology, women's health, child health, community and family intervention, and leadership.
In all award categories, the principal investigator must be a licensed registered nurse who has obtained at least one degree, either a baccalaureate degree or higher, in nursing. There are no citizenship restrictions for Principal Investigators. Non-US nurses are eligible.
$5,000 - $30,000
Award Amount
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Farmingdale State College
The Simon and Irene Cohen Nursing Scholarship is for nursing students who are currently at a Junior/Senior status. The scholarship will be awarded based on: scholastic ability, leadership qualities and communication skills, both oral and written.
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Alpha Tau Delta
This honorary award was established in 2007 and is to be granted to a CHAPTER PRESIDENT who has demonstrated outstanding leadership of her chapter. The recipient will receive an honor plaque and a monetary gift.
The Aileen Waltner Award of Excellence will be granted yearly by the National Board after review of applications submitted by Boards of Chapter Officers.
Eligibility is based on the following criteria:
- be a member in good standing of Alpha Tau Delta
- be a chapter president for at least one year
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Islamic Society of North America
The Islamic Society of North America will award the Dr. Abdulmunim A. Shakir Scholarship to twenty applicants amounting to $1,000 based on academic achievement, leadership experience and volunteer service.
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National Gerontological Nursing Association
This award is presented to a member of NGNA in recognition of outstanding leadership in nursing education in an educational or clinical setting, and participation and contributions toward achieving the goals of NGNA.The nominee must have been a member of NGNA for at least 3 years.
Offered by:
American Academy of Nursing
The award is open to individuals who hold or have retired from positions of leadership in gerontological nursing including health care, research, education, politics and public service. The awardee need not be an Academy Fellow.
The award is established in recognition of the critical importance of gerontological nursing in meeting the health and health care needs of the US population, the American Academy of Nursing (AAN), in partnership with the John A. Hartford Foundation, established the American Academy of Nursing & John A. Hartford Foundation Nurse Leader Award in Aging in 2006.
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University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Selection is based upon academic performance, leadership ability, and financial need.
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University of Utah
Applicant must be a student who graduated from a Southern Utah high school and is currently attending or is planning to attend the University of Utah. Selection is based upon academic excellence, leadership, and service to the community and school. Application, official high school and/or college transcripts, and a two-page essay are required to be submitted.
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Lees-McRae College
Applicant must be gifted with leadership, music or athletic ability
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Michigan Society of Professional Engineers
Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and a Michigan resident, have a minimum 3.0 GPA and a minimum composite ACT score of 26, and demonstrate intent to enter the engineering field after graduation. Selection is based upon high school record, extracurricular activities, essay, recommendations, and evidence of leadership, character, and self-reliance.
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Women in Aviation International
Applicants must be WAI members, have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, have demonstrated leadership skills and be enrolled in an aviation-related degree program. Selection is based on academic and aviation-related achievements, leadership skills, commitment to professional goals, the motivation to succeed and financial need.
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Oregon University System
Selection based upon leadership, personal goals, and academic performance.
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National Association for Campus Activities
Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, an undergraduate or graduate student in good standing enrolled in at least six semester credits currently enrolled in, or have received a degree from, a college or university within Wisconsin or upper peninsula of Michigan. Applicant must have demonstrated leadership and significant service to their campus community.
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The College of New Rochelle
Applicant must be a woman, rank in top three-tenths of class, demonstrate leadership abilities, and be accepted for admission.
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Agnes Scott College
Selection based upon academic achievement and leadership in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Nomination by a Presbyterian minister is suggested.
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Bridgewater State University
Applicant must be a junior student in the humanities and creative arts who has an excellent academic record and who has shown evidence of artistic or literary ability or has demonstrated leadership in the academic major.