Submission of documents is via email ONLY on or before January 06, 2017

Purpose:

The Philippine Nurses Association of America, Inc. is offering annual scholarship award to a graduate student who is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Nursing, a Post Master’s degree or Doctoral degree.

Award:

The award is given annually for $1,000/semester for a total of $2,000 in one academic year. The PNAA Nursing Scholarship Award is presented to the recipient at the Annual PNAA National Convention, Gala Awards Night.

Eligibility Criteria:

1. Applicants must be a currently paid member of PNAA for one full year prior to the application.
   
2. Admission and current matriculation in a nationally accredited Master’s or Doctoral Program.
3. Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or better.
4. Evidence of commitment to PNAA mission, vision and values:
   
   a. Served PNAA as an Officer, Board Member, and/or Committee Member at the Chapter and/or national level.

Application for the Award (see application form)

1. Submit the completed application and documents electronically (e-mail each attachment separately) to the PNAA Scholarship Committee members no later than January 06, 2017.

Requirements for the Awardee

1. The awardees must be present during the Awards Night at the PNAA National Convention to receive the award.
2. The awardees must submit a report of his/her academic progress at the end of the academic year to the Chair of the Scholarship Committee.

Procedure for Awardee Selection and Monitoring

• The Chair of the PNAA Scholarship Committee shall submit the committee’s decision and recommendations to the Executive Board for approval 6 months or earlier prior to the 2017 National Convention.
• The Chair of the PNAA Scholarship Committee shall notify the awardees of the decision of the Executive Board in writing and/or via best available technology six (6) months prior to the 2017 National Convention.