AHNA Scholarships and Awards


Charlotte McGuire Scholarships
Available to AHNA members who are pursuing undergraduate or graduate professional education.  Completed applications must be returned by March 15 of the year for which the scholarship is awarded.

Learn how the CM Scholarship has helped others.  Click here for Member stories on how receiving the AHNA Scholarship has helped them.

Research Grants
Research Grants are available to AHNA members who are conducting research on topics related to holistic nursing and have been members of AHNA for at least one year.  Application deadline each year is February 15.   

Bea Alley Commemorative Conference Scholarship
In order to ensure that Bea Alley's legacy lives on at conference each year, AHNA has established the Bea Alley Commemorative Conference Scholarship. This scholarship will allow a member who might not otherwise attend conference to join us in the many important opportunities for education, community, self-care and celebration that this event provides. Recipients are responsible for travel. Application deadline is February 15.

Holistic Nurse of the Year Award
The Holistic Nurse of the Year (HNY) award is presented annually to recognize outstanding achievement in the field of holistic nursing.  Any registered nurse who is an active member of the AHNA is eligible to be nominated for the award.  Application deadline each year is April 15.   

See a List of our HNY Award Winners

Excellence in Holistic Nursing Education Award
AHNA offers this award for schools, programs and departments of nursing that offer a degree in nursing and demonstrate a strong commitment to holistic nursing. Applications are due February 15.

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