Provided by American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN-Critical Care) and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN-Colleges)
The AACN2: Pathway to Critical Care Nursing Scholarship provides $2,500 in support to eligible students enrolled in entry-level baccalaureate nursing programs who are committed to providing expert care to patients at their most vulnerable. This year, sixteen scholarships will be distributed to prelicensure nursing students interested in pursuing careers in critical care nursing.
Award amount
$2,500
Number of awards
16 awards available
Frequency
Annually
Deadline
September 1, 2026
Time to apply
30–60 min
Essay
May be required — check provider
Enrolled in entry-level baccalaureate nursing programs at AACN member schools
Minimum of a 3.2 GPA
Graduating within 6-12 months
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Submit through the official program
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Important
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