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GPC AACN Merit Scholarship
GPC AACN encourages membership to participate in Chapter and National AACN educational offerings by promoting professional development and growth. All members are eligible for GPC AACN Scholarships. Scholarships are awarded base on the criteria listed below. Don't miss the application deadline
Scholarship Applicaton Deadline
Date of Education Offering
June 1
July 1 to September 30
September 1
October 1 to December 31
December 1
January 1 to March 30
March 1
April 1 to June 30
Scholarship Applicaton Deadline
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
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Program for which funds are requested must contain content related to critical care nursing.
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One qualifying activity may not be used to accumulate points in more than one category.
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Scholarship awards do not exceed $1000 over a two year period. The fiscal year runs from July 1st to June 31st. (Applicants may apply every other year).
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Funds will be adjusted according to point value (1 point = up to$50). Please note; Chapter funds are limited to $1500 per quarter, $6000 per year in Merit awards. An applicant may not receive the total amount of scholarship that they had earned, (per the point system), if other qualifying members have also applied.
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To qualify for funds, applicant:
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Must be a national member and local member of AACN for one year prior to requesting funds and
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Must have accumulated a minimum of six points over the previous two fiscal years.
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To receive funds you must provide these items:
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Proof of attendance
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Receipts totaling the amount of the scholarship
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Submit an article to the GPC-AACN newsletter within 30 days after the completion of the program.
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Lastly, fill out a check request form and submit to GPC admin assistant.
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