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NurseThink® – AACN Scholarship


Name: NurseThink® – AACN Scholarship

Award Amount: $5,000

  • Scholarship awarded twice per year.

Information and Eligibility:

The NurseThink® – AACN Scholarship supports students enrolled in master’s and doctoral nursing programs at AACN member institutions who aspire to become future nurse faculty. Sponsored by NurseThink® | a NurseTim Brand, this scholarship aims to advance nursing education by encouraging leadership and teaching excellence in academic nursing.

Eligibility criteria include:

  • Enrollment: Applicants must be currently enrolled in a master’s or doctoral nursing program at an AACN member institution.
  • Membership: Must be a member of the Graduate Nursing Student Academy (GNSA).
  • Career Goals: Demonstrated interest in becoming future nurse faculty.

Application Process
All applicants must submit the following:

  • Completed Application: An online application including demographic and academic achievement details.
  • Essay: A short essay outlining the applicant’s plans to teach after graduation.

Deadline:

  • 1st Cycle: May 15 – July 15
  • 2nd Cycle: November 30 – January 31

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