Adriel G. Cansino, DNP, CRNA Memorial Scholarship

Name: Adriel G. Cansino, DNP, CRNA Memorial Scholarship

Award Amount: $3,000
(Two scholarships awarded annually; total funding of $6,000)

Information And Eligibility:
The Adriel G. Cansino, DNP, CRNA Memorial Scholarship honors the life, service, and global impact of Dr. Adriel G. Cansino, whose career was defined by compassion, leadership, and a deep commitment to caring for medically underserved populations. This scholarship recognizes nurse anesthesia residents who share Dr. Cansino’s passion for service, particularly those who demonstrate a dedication to improving access to anesthesia and surgical care in vulnerable communities both domestically and internationally.

Established in Dr. Cansino’s memory, the scholarship reflects his contributions to medical missions abroad and his belief that nurse anesthetists have a responsibility not only to clinical excellence, but also to humanitarian service. The award supports residents who embody these values and who seek to integrate service, advocacy, and global health into their professional careers.

Each year, two scholarships are awarded—one to a resident attending a nurse anesthesia program in Illinois and one to a resident attending a nurse anesthesia program in New York. This geographic focus reflects Dr. Cansino’s professional and personal ties and ensures that his legacy continues to inspire residents in these regions.

• Memorial scholarship honoring Adriel G. Cansino, DNP, CRNA
• Focused on service to medically underserved populations
• Recognizes commitment to global health, medical missions, and humanitarian care
• Administered through the AANA Foundation

The scholarship is designed to support nurse anesthesia residents who demonstrate strong academic standing alongside a genuine commitment to service-oriented practice. Applicants are encouraged to highlight experiences related to volunteerism, outreach, global health initiatives, or plans to incorporate humanitarian work into their future careers.

Selection is competitive and holistic, with emphasis placed on alignment with Dr. Cansino’s legacy. Applicants who can clearly articulate how service to underserved communities has shaped their professional goals—and how it will continue to guide their careers as CRNAs—will stand out to reviewers.

• Merit-based and mission-driven selection process
• Supports residents with a service-oriented professional vision
• Encourages long-term engagement in humanitarian and global health efforts

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a nurse anesthesia resident enrolled in an accredited program.
• Must attend a nurse anesthesia program located in Illinois or New York.
• Must be a member of the AANA.
• Must be in good academic standing.

Deadline: Varies by application cycle

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