Scholarships/AwardsApplications for the 2023 Awards and Scholarships are now Closed!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 AWARDThe time has come for you to receive recognition for all the long, arduous hours bringing your fellow students news that is fit to print. ELIGIBILITY
SELECTION CRITERIA All entries will be considered on the basis of:
OUTSTANDING WEBSITE AWARDWe want to recognize your arduous work brining your fellow students' news and online information. ELIGIBILITY
SELECTION CRITERIA All entries will be considered on the basis of:
COMMUNITY HEALTH PROJECT AWARDIt is no secret that CNSA chapters perform excellent community service, and as a result, the CNSA Board of Directors presents three Population and Global Health Awards to CNSA Chapters each year. These awards are Community, Population and Global Levels. We strongly encourage every chapter to apply for this award. We look forward to seeing what your chapter has identified as a community, population or global need and what actions you took. Show us how you support your community. 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 8th 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 AWARDOne of the main ways that nursing students can act cooperatively and ultimately improve the way that nursing care is provided to diverse groups of people is by working on a Breakthrough to Nursing project. This award is given to the CNSA school chapter whose endeavor most effectively exemplifies their dedication to helping non-traditional nursing students finish their education. By assisting and supporting non-traditional nursing students, the Breakthrough to Nursing (BTN) branch of the California Nursing Students' Association (CNSA) strives to broaden the diversity of nursing in California. 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 outstanding CNSA member? The CNSA Member of the Year Award, which honors students who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to CNSA, is now accepting applications. A certificate will be presented to this year's winner at the Awards Ceremony during the CNSA 2023 Annual Convention. ELIGIBILITY The nominated student must be:
NOMINATION AND SELECTION PROCESS
FACULTY OF THE YEAR AWARDCNSA would like to assist you in recognizing outstanding professors who exhibit leadership abilities and consistently encourage student participation in CNSA. The winner will be announced at the Awards Ceremony and will receive a certificate from CNSA. Nominating students will also be invited to attend. All nominated Faculty will be informed of their nomination and invited to the CNSA Awards Ceremony to be held during the CNSA 2023 Annual Convention. 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 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. A point system with a range of points will be utilized to determine how well applicants meet the specific criteria in the categories below. Indicate applicable category number and corresponding criteria letter in all supporting documentation, and submit in order. Complete this official application form for the CNSA Star Chapter Award, and attach all supporting documentation to demonstrate how your program satisfies each categories requirements. Best Nurse Brain AwardWe encourage you to submit your Nurse Brains, on which we know you worked so hard on in nursing school. Submissions will be graded on thoroughness, organization, usability, design, and relevance 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 Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at 11:59pm. 2023 CNSA SCHOLARSHIPSApplications open June 15th! Submit completed applications by Tuesday September 26, 2023, at 11:59pm. Scholarship recipients will be recognized at the CNSA Annual Awards Ceremony during the 2023 CNSA Annual Convention. |