CNSA Foundation Scholarship Application

The CNSA Foundation is pleased to offer three $500 scholarships to support and recognize nursing students who demonstrate professional growth, leadership, and perseverance in their nursing education.

Applicants may apply for the scholarship that best aligns with their experience and goals.

Requirement 1: Applicant Information and CNSA Engagement

Please provide your current nursing program information and describe your involvement with CNSA.

Include applicable participation and dates, such as:

• Active CNSA membership
• Local chapter involvement
• Officer position(s)
• Committee participation
• Event coordination
• Attendance at CNSA events
• Other nursing student leadership or involvement

Requirement 2: Scholarship Essay

Please select one of the following scholarship prompts below and submit a written response.

Essay requirements:

• Maximum 300 words
• Maximum 2 pages
• Follow APA guidelines
• Upload as a PDF

Requirement 3: Unofficial Nursing School Transcript

Please upload your current unofficial transcript from the nursing program you are attending.

The transcript should:

• Be saved as a PDF
• Reflect current enrollment in your nursing program
• Be from the institution where you are currently completing your nursing education

Requirement 4: CNSA Foundation Scholarship Applicant Recommendation Form

Applicants must submit a completed CNSA Foundation Scholarship Applicant Recommendation Form.

Please download the recommendation form provided on this page and have it completed by an appropriate recommender familiar with your academic, clinical, professional, or leadership performance.

The completed form should be uploaded as a PDF with your application.

Download CNSA Foundation Scholarship Applicant Recommendation Form

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be an active CNSA member
• Be currently enrolled in a state-approved pre-licensure nursing program
• Submit all required application materials by the deadline
• Submit only complete applications for consideration

Application Deadline: Sunday, October 25 at 11:59 PM

Scholarship recipients will be selected by the CNSA Foundation following the application deadline and recognized at the CNSA Convention.

$500 – Professional Development Scholarship

Supports a nursing student who demonstrates clear professional goals and a thoughtful vision for their growth and impact during their first five years in nursing.

Prompt:
Describe your five-year plan, focusing on your professional development goals. What do you hope to accomplish in your first five years of nursing? What difference would you like to make?

Apply Here.

$500 – Student Leader of the Year

Recognizes a nursing student who has demonstrated exemplary leadership and made a meaningful impact on their peers, school, or community.

Prompt:
Describe the leadership roles you have held during your nursing school career, including prerequisite coursework if applicable. Provide a specific example of how you demonstrated exemplary leadership and the impact your leadership had on your peers, school, or community.

Apply Here.

$500 – Financial Need Scholarship

Provides financial support to a nursing student facing financial challenges or barriers while completing their nursing education.

Prompt:
Describe the challenges you are currently facing in earning your nursing degree and explain how a financial award would help you reach your goals.

Apply Here.