DEIB Scholarship
The DEIB Scholarship supports AAACN's commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging by helping individuals from underrepresented groups attend the annual AAACN Conference. The scholarship aims to expand participation, foster an inclusive community, promote cultural competence, and encourage learning from diverse perspectives.
Awarded to one recipient annually by the Inclusion and Belonging Committee, the scholarship includes:
- Complimentary AAACN Conference registration (excluding Pre-Conference and Post-Conference sessions)
- Three nights at the conference headquarters hotel
- Up to $500 toward travel expenses
Eligibility Requirements
- Practicing nurses from underrepresented groups (as defined by race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran).
- Pre-licensure students are eligible for this scholarship. If you are a pre-licensed student, you will be asked to write a statement about what draws you to ambulatory care nursing.
- Applicant must demonstrate financial need.
- Provide evidence of commitment to DEIB in nursing.
- Willingness to give back (potentially join the Inclusion and Belonging Committee, write an article for a AAACN publication, participate in social media statements, provide a brief video for social media sharing a bit about how the experience has enriched and inspired them, etc.).
- Must be a member of AAACN at the time of application submission (OR be willing to join if selected for this scholarship).