Arizona Foundation for the Future of Nursing Scholarships
Scholarship Sponsored by Arizona Foundation for the Future of Nursing
The Arizona Foundation for the Future of Nursing (AzFFN) is a nonprofit organization recognized under the 501(c)(3) status. It functions as the charitable and philanthropic division of the Arizona Nurses Association (AzNA). The Foundation's activities are funded through individual gifts, corporate donations, bequests, acknowledgements, and memorial tributes.
Fostering a Robust Nursing Workforce in Arizona
In a bid to maintain a resilient nursing workforce in Arizona, and to further empower nurses to provide safe, high-quality care, the AzFFN offers an array of scholarship opportunities. These scholarships aim to promote health and wellness across the state.
Applicants can be enrolled on a part-time or full-time basis. They can apply for a scholarship each semester, provided they are still enrolled in a nursing program and will not graduate before the scholarship is awarded. Detailed information on the criteria, application tips, and the application procedure can be found by clicking the APPLY button.
The application process for 2025 is now open. The deadline for the applications is August 1, 2025. Clicking the apply button will download the requisite criteria to your device. Please check your downloads!
Listen to past recipient, Danielle DiPasqual, share her experience with the scholarship!
Video Application Requirements for Scholarship
The AzFFN is awarding $2500.00 academic scholarships to students currently enrolled in a prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.
Eligibility Requirements
- Enrollment in a prelicensure BSN Nursing Program or Associate Degree in Nursing with concurrent enrollment in a BSN Nursing program
- Completion of at least one semester of the BSN nursing program curriculum
- Membership in Student Nurses Association
- Submission of a 7-10 minute video response to the content criteria outline (record the video in landscape mode, in a quiet place with sufficient lighting, the background should be neutral without personal visuals such as name or school, avoid distractions like other people in the background or excessive noise)
- If successful, the scholarship recipient agrees to accept the award in person and permits the video to be showcased at the AzNA Convention on September 13, 2025. COMPLETE THE ATTENTION BELOW AND SUBMIT ALONG WITH VIDEO
Attach Proof of Current Enrollment and completion of one semester of BSN Curriculum:
Application Requirements:
- Provide current proof of enrollment in a BSN nursing program. This may include a transcript (official or unofficial) or current course schedule that identifies both the applicant and the school
- Submit a reference letter from a current faculty member in the BSN program vouching for your dedication to leadership and the nursing profession
- If these documents are not provided, the application will be automatically declined