Scholarships/AwardsApplications for the 2023 Awards and Scholarships Opens June 15th!We would love to reward you for your accomplishments, so please carefully read the requirements for each submission before submitting your application. We encourage you to review the grading rubric prior to submitting your applications. CLICK HERE to see the 2023 Grading Rubric. Don't miss the chance to be recognized for your achievements and hard work!
We know many of you have impacted the community or each other through individual efforts and with your school chapter.
We have a number of awards and scholarships to give and we would love to celebrate your success! Before submitting your application, please look over the criteria for each submission. We encourage all CNSA Members to apply.
*You must be a member to be eligible to apply for any CNSA Awards or Scholarships. OUTSTANDING NEWSLETTER AWARDYou work long, hard hours to bring your fellow students all the news that is fit to print. So when do you get your recognition? The time is now! ELIGIBILITY
SELECTION CRITERIA All entries will be considered on the basis of:
OUTSTANDING WEBSITE AWARDYou work long, hard hours to bring your fellow students all the news and information online for easy access. We want to recognize you! ELIGIBILITY
SELECTION CRITERIA All entries will be considered on the basis of:
COMMUNITY HEALTH PROJECT AWARDIt is no secret that CNSA chapters do outstanding community work. In recognition of this, each year the CNSA Board of Directors presents three Population and Global Health Awards to CNSA chapters that complete community health projects at the (1) Community, (2) Population, and (3) Global levels. Any project that benefits the community is eligible. In the past, projects have included food baskets for the homeless, AIDS awareness and CPR education. We look forward to seeing what your chapter has identified as a community, population, or global need and what actions you took. Since most chapters do at least one community project, we encourage every single chapter to apply for this award. Examples for each individual award could include:
For each award, a certificate will be awarded to the winning Chapter at the Awards Ceremony on October 10th during the 2023 Annual Convention. Additionally, there will be honorable mentions to chapters, as we want to thank and recognize those who are maintaining their commitment to their communities. ELIGIBILITY
SELECTION CRITERIA All entries will be considered on the basis of:
BREAKTHROUGH TO NURSING PROJECT AWARDWorking on a Breakthrough to Nursing project is one of the major avenues by which nursing students can act in a unified way to ultimately improve the way that nursing care is catered to diverse groups of people. This award is given to the CNSA school chapter whose project best demonstrates their commitment to assisting nontraditional nursing students to successfully complete their education. The Breakthrough to Nursing (BTN) branch of the California Nursing Students' Association (CNSA) works to increase the diversity of nursing in California by supporting and encouraging nontraditional nursing students. For this reason, BTN has developed this award to encourage the design and implementation of creative projects that work to embolden nontraditional students and help them to successfully complete their nursing programs. These projects provide participants with leadership opportunities ultimately helping them to develop their skills as they pursue a career in nursing. Working on a Breakthrough to Nursing project is one of the major avenues by which nursing students can act in a unified way to ultimately improve the way that nursing care is catered to diverse groups of people. ELIGIBILITY
SELECTION CRITERIA All entries will be considered on the basis of:
MEMBER OF THE YEAR AWARDDo you know an excellent CNSA member? Recognize a phenomenal CNSA member by nominating them for the CNSA Member of the Year Award. This award recognizes students who have shown exceptional dedication to CNSA. A certificate will be presented to this year’s winner at the Awards Ceremony during the 2022 CNSA Annual Convention. ELIGIBILITY The nominated student must be:
NOMINATION AND SELECTION PROCESS
FACULTY OF THE YEAR AWARDCNSA would like to help you recognize outstanding faculty members who demonstrate leadership qualities and continuously give support to student involvement in CNSA. All nominated faculty will be notified of their nomination and invited to the CNSA Awards Ceremony to be held during the 2023 CNSA Annual Convention. The winner will be announced at the Awards Ceremony and will receive a certificate from CNSA. Nominating students will also be invited to attend. AWARD REQUIREMENTS
SELECTION CRITERIA All nominations will be considered on the basis of:
STAR CHAPTER AWARDThe Star Chapter Award recognizes CNSA constituent chapters for their ongoing involvement in CNSA and National Student Nurses’ Association (NSNA) and their commitment to shared governance, community service, leadership, and professional development. The California Nursing Students’ Association (CNSA) invites constituent chapters to apply for the Star Chapter Award. The Star Chapter Award recognizes CNSA constituent chapters for their ongoing involvement in CNSA and National Student Nurses’ Association (NSNA) and their commitment to shared governance, community service, leadership, and professional development. The chapters that obtain this award will be announced at the Awards Ceremony, be recognized as a Star Chapter Award recipient at the following two conventions and receive a certificate from CNSA. Star Chapter Award status is recognized for three years. Star Chapter Award recipients may reapply when three new years of data are available. All others may apply annually. Eligibility
Selection Criteria A point system with a range of points will be utilized to determine how well applicants meet the specific criteria in the categories below. Please refer to the rubric above. Not all local chapters will meet all of the criteria, and some will show greater strength in certain categories over others. Complete this official application form for the CNSA Star Chapter Award, and attach all supporting documentation to explain how your program meets the criteria for each category. Indicate applicable category number and corresponding criteria letter in all supporting documentation, and submit in order. Best Nurse Brain AwardPlease submit your nurse brain(s) that we know you have worked so hard on in nursing school! Submissions will be graded on thoroughness, organization, ease of use, design, and specificity to the unit it would be used for. Winners' nurse brains will be uploaded to the CNSA website as a resource to all CNSA members. Submit completed application by Friday, September 15, 2023. 2023 CNSA SCHOLARSHIPSApplication's are closed! Submit completed applications by Friday September 15, 2023, at 11:59pm. Scholarship recipients will be recognized at the CNSA Annual Awards Ceremony during the 2023 CNSA Annual Convention. |