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American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) Scholarships

Financial Support to Enhance Your Nurse Practitioner (NP) Career

American Association of Nurse Practitioners - AANP Scholarships

You are committed to excellence in advanced nursing practice. Now, become empowered to succeed by applying for an exclusive scholarship from AANP!

Whether you are just starting your journey to becoming an NP or are seeking your DNP or PhD, these scholarships help you gain valuable advanced learning, maximize your professional development and become a trusted health care expert for your patients. AANP is proud to support the talented NPs and health care leaders of tomorrow.

Now Closed — 2020 AANP Scholarship Program

To become an NP, you need advanced clinical training and education. AANP scholarships are available to members who are currently enrolled in an accredited graduate school in pursuit of an advanced degree. Applicants must be licensed as a registered nurse, have at least one semester of classes completed and be scheduled to complete an eligible NP program between fall (August) 2020 and summer (July) 2021.

Applicants may receive $2,500 to $5,000 in scholarship funding. Only completed applications will be accepted and reviewed.

The application period for the 2020 AANP Scholarships program closed on March 18, 2020, at 5 p.m. CT.

All applicants will be notified once the scholarship recipients have been determined. If you are selected to receive a scholarship, you will be required to complete and sign a written acknowledgement form.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

  • Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
  • Not be a member of the AANP Board of Directors or a relative of a current AANP Board Member or State Representative.
  • Not be an AANP staff member or be related to an AANP staff member.
  • Must have at least one semester of your current program completed.
  • Must complete your program between fall (August) 2020 and summer (July) 2021.

Eligible Disciplines

Applicants should be enrolled in one of these academic disciplines:

  • Master’s Degree in Nursing (Nurse Practitioner Track).
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice (Post-master’s or BSN to DNP).
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing or Related Field.

Supporting Documents

To apply, please provide these additional documents with your application:

  • Copy of Your NP Program of Study.
  • Copy of Your Most Recent Official, Certified Transcript.
  • Two Current, Professional References on Letterhead.
  • Current CV or Résumé.