Lead Scholarship

Please be advised the NCANA Doctoral LEAD (Leadership, Education, and Development) Scholarship Program is now open to all doctoral students who are members of NCANA and residents of North Carolina to apply online via the AANA Foundation Website during February and before March 1, 2024. An essay of fewer than 500 words on your interest in leadership development and your anticipated leadership contribution is required as part of the application process.

The selection of LEAD scholarship recipients will be made by an independent AANA professional development committee based on your essay and eligibility. The AANA will notify LEAD Scholarship recipients when chosen. Apply today and invest in your future! Here is the direct link to the AANA Foundation Student Scholarship Applications. Read all the information. Follow instructions to submit the online application. Choose Merit only scholarships and scroll to NCANA Doctoral LEAD scholarship and check that one.

For additional information or questions regarding the application process, please contact the NCANA LEAD Scholarship Director- Deb Flaherty via email: [email protected] or the AANA Foundation Director- Nat Carmichael via email at [email protected]