​General 2016-2017 Scholarship Information

Scholarship Name/Description/Due Dates


Bobbie Leeper Scholarship  - Due Date January 11, 2017 
This scholarship, named after a national critical care leader that was instrumental in the early years of the Greater Kansas City Chapter of AACN, covers the cost of the CCRN exam for AACN members. One awarded.
Visions - 2 Day Spring Symposium Scholarship - Due Date January 11, 2017
This scholarship covers the registration cost for the 2 day Annual Visions Symposium held in March. One awarded.
AACN Certification Exam Scholarship - Due Date January 11, 2017
This scholarship covers the cost of the certification exams for a wide variety of AACN certifications – CCRN, PCCN, CCNS, CMC, CSC, CCRN-E, CNML, ACNPC-AG, ACCNS, ACNPC to name a few. One awarded.
National Teaching Institute - NTI       Due Date January 11, 2017
This scholarship for $1000.00 is to be used for expenses to attend the annual AACN National Teaching Institute. Multiple awarded.
 Julie Wooden Gates NTI Award - Due Date January 11, 2017
The scholarship for $1250.00 is named after a local Greater Kansas City Chapter member. It is awarded to an experienced “seasoned” critical care nurse to attend the NTI for the first time. A brief essay is to be completed. Please see the Julie Wooden Gates NTI Scholarship information. This scholarship is to be used for expenses to attend the annual AACN National Teaching Institute. One awarded.
The Dr. Janet Pierce Evidence Based Practice/Research Grant Scholarship.
Due Date January 11, 2017
This $500.00 scholarship, named after Dr. Janet Pierce a local chapter member and renowned researcher, is awarded to cover expenses of EBP or research projects. One awarded.
Academic Degree Completion Award - Due Date January 11, 2017
This $500.00 scholarship is awarded to assist in the expenses toward completion of a academic degree in nursing. One awarded.

Ron Bruch and Caryl Goodyear-Bruch National Teaching Institute Scholarship 
Due Date January 11, 2017
This scholarship is for $500.00 is named after a local Greater Kansas City Chapter member and National AACN Past President and her husband. It is awarded through the Truman Heartland Community Foundation to cover expenses to attend the NTI. It is suggested that the immediate past president of the Greater Kansas City Chapter of AACN apply for this scholarship, but all members are able apply. ​One awarded    



Greater Kansas City Chapter AACN Scholarship Program

In the upper right hand corner, you will find the application form, the scholarship due dates, The Julie Wooden Gates NTI scholarship additional criteria if you are applying for that scholarship, and the point system for scholarships.   

Key points to remember:
  • You may only apply for one scholarship during the 2016-2017 year.
  • You may not apply for a scholarship if you’ve received that specific scholarship last year, however you may apply for a different one.
  • The completed scholarship information must be received by the due date – please send electronically to rocjan@gmail.com.  
  • The application must be complete, with all the required areas addressed.
  • You may be asked to show proof for point application: 
    CEUs from programs
    Copy of National AACN membership
    Copy of AACN certifications
    Copy of program if coordinator or presenter
  • To calculate your scholarship points you may go back one year from your scholarship’s due date.
  • There are no minimum required numbers of points to apply; however, we do require membership to the Greater Kansas City Chapter of AACN.
  • All scholarship funds must be submitted to the treasurer prior to June 30, 2017 for reimbursement.

Sincerely,
Janet Marts, MSN, RN, PCCN, CCRN
Scholarship Coordinator 

Application Form

Scholarship Points
aacn_scholarship_application.pages
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CONTACT INFORMATION

​SEND COMPLETED FORM(S) TO: 
  rocjan@gmail.com

OR mail to

​Janet Marts, MSN, RN, PCCN, CCRN
Scholariship Chair
5305 W. 76th Terrace
Prairie Village, KS  66208


Scholarship winners will be chosen based upon application completeness, depth of thought put into each question, and award points.  All awards require membership in the local Greater Kansas City AACN Chapter.  Supporting documentation of activities may be requested.  Please retain a copy for your personal records.  If you have questions regarding the application process, please feel free to contact Janet Marts at 913-449-7746.