AANA Foundation Nurse Anesthesia Scholarship

Name: AANA Foundation Nurse Anesthesia Scholarship

Award Amount: Varies by award cycle and available funding

Information And Eligibility:
The AANA Foundation Nurse Anesthesia Scholarship is a nationally recognized financial support program created to assist students enrolled in accredited Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist programs throughout the United States. Administered by the AANA Foundation Nurse Anesthesia, the scholarship exists to help ease the significant financial demands associated with CRNA education, which is widely regarded as one of the most academically rigorous and time-intensive graduate healthcare pathways.

CRNA programs often require full-time enrollment with limited ability to work, creating substantial financial pressure related to tuition, fees, clinical requirements, textbooks, and living expenses. The AANA Foundation Nurse Anesthesia Scholarship is structured to support both first-year and second-year student nurse anesthetists as they progress through these demanding programs. Each year, multiple scholarships are awarded, with funding provided by individual donors, anesthesia practices, state associations, and corporate partners committed to advancing the nurse anesthesia profession.

Scholarship funds may be applied toward a broad range of education-related expenses, including tuition, books, clinical fees, housing, transportation, and other costs directly associated with CRNA training. By reducing financial stress, the scholarship allows students to focus more fully on academic performance, clinical excellence, and professional development during a critical stage of their careers.

Eligibility is based on enrollment and academic progression within an accredited CRNA program. First-year applicants must be active members of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology and must have completed a minimum period of coursework prior to the application deadline. Second-year applicants must demonstrate continued progress and completion of at least one full year of CRNA coursework. These requirements help ensure that recipients are well established in their programs and committed to completing their training.

Selection is competitive and considers academic performance, professional commitment to nurse anesthesia, and the overall quality and completeness of the application. The scholarship committee also looks for applicants who demonstrate leadership potential and a clear dedication to advancing patient care, safety, and excellence within the anesthesia profession.

Beyond financial support, the AANA Foundation Nurse Anesthesia Scholarship represents recognition from a leading organization within the profession. Recipients join a community of supported scholars who are preparing to enter advanced practice roles in anesthesia care across diverse clinical settings. The program reflects the AANA Foundation’s broader mission to strengthen nurse anesthesia through education, research, and leadership development.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be enrolled in an accredited Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist program.
• First-year students must be active members of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology and have completed at least six months of coursework by the application deadline.
• Second-year students must have completed a minimum of one full year of CRNA coursework by the deadline.

Application Requirements:

• Submission of the official AANA Foundation Scholarship application.
• Verification of enrollment and progression within an accredited CRNA program.
• Supporting documentation such as transcripts or program confirmation, if requested.

Deadline: April

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