VASN Scholarships & Grants

Scholarships & Grants

During the Annual VASN Fall Conference, we recognize our members for advancing the professional practice of school nursing and reward several of them with Virginia Association of Nurses scholarships and grants. It’s our way of continuing education and helping shape a better future for Virginia’s school nurses.

2025 VASN Scholarships - APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE FALL 2025

NASN Scholarships & Grants

If you become a VASN member, you’re also eligible to apply for scholarships and grants presented by the National Association of School Nurses, including:

• Research Grants

• Endowment Education Scholarships

• Advocacy Education Scholarship

• RN to BSN Education Advancement Scholarship

In addition, one New Member Scholarship is awarded in early April each year. New members joining between April 1st and March 31st will automatically be added into the random drawing that is used to select a scholarship recipient. No application process beyond the application for membership required.

To access applications and for more information, visit the NASN website or email awards@nasn.org

2024 VASN Scholarships & GRANTS - CLOSED APPPLICATIONS

VASN is committed to making higher education a little more affordable for students in 2024.  We want to recognize one VASN member, one VASN family member, and one current Virginia high school senior each with a $1000 VASN Scholarship.  Please see criteria and application forms for each category below.

Scholarship for One VASN Member ($1000)

To be eligible for this award, candidates must:

  • Be a current VASN member in good standing, as of January 1, 2024;

  • Be enrolled in an educational program for higher education in the field of Nursing, for the Fall 2024 semester;

  • Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 from your most previous educational records;

  • Submit a copy of your current/most recent transcripts, upon request 

  • Submit a completed application online no later than August 31, 2024 at 11:59PM

Scholarship for One VASN Family Member ($1000)

To be eligible for this award, candidates must:

  • Be an immediate child or grandchild of a current VASN member, who is in good standing, as of January 1, 2024;

  • Be a current high school senior or a college student enrolled in your first undergraduate program;

  • Be enrolled in an educational program for higher education for the Fall 2024 semester;

  • Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 from your most current educational records;

  • Submit a copy of your current/most recent transcripts, upon request; 

  • Submit a completed application online no later than August 31, 2024 at 11:59PM 

Scholarship for One Virginia High School Senior ($1000)

To be eligible for this award, candidates must:

  • Be a current VA High School senior studying in a specialty center or technical center pathway with a health-related focus 

-OR-

  • Be a current member in good standing (as of January 2024) of a VA state level high school organization geared toward health and/or wellness (example: Health Occupations Students of America, HOSA);

  • Be enrolled in an educational program for higher education for the Fall 2024 semester;

  • Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 from your most current educational records;

  • Submit a copy of your current transcripts, upon request;

  • Submit a completed application online no later than August 31, 2024 at 11:59PM
     

The awardees of each scholarship will be decided by random drawings.  The winners will be notified as soon as possible and must provide transcripts and other documents to prove eligibility, before the scholarships will be awarded. Should anyone selected be found ineligible, VASN will randomly select another name and repeat the process for the respective scholarship category. Monies shall be paid directly to the awardee’s chosen educational program for higher education - in the awardee’s name. All decisions shall be final. 

2024 VASN Grants for Certification & Re-Certification (Links to Application will be posted August 1, 2024)

Certification represents a national standard of preparation, knowledge, and practice and is a voluntary process. Three (3) grants are available to members who earn their certification credential through the National Board for Certification in School Nursing (NBCSN) during 2024.  Application deadline is August 31, 2024 at 11:59 PM.


Maintaining NBCSN certification requires school nurses to complete numerous professional development activities, which can become costly.  To help offset the fees for renewal, VASN is offering four (4) grants to members who renew their NBCSN during 2024. Application deadline is August 31, 2024 at 11:59 PM.

Professional Development Grants

Professional Development Grants of up to $100 may be available throughout the year to members who have participated in a professional development activity for which they are presenting or are being recognized at a NASN National Conference or another nursing venue.  Please contact a VASN Board Member for information about these grants.