Nephrology Nursing Foundation ELEVATE Education Scholarship
Offered by Nephrology Nursing Foundation (American Nephrology Nurses Association)
About This Scholarship
ELEVATE is the Nephrology Nursing Foundation's scholarship program for nurses who care for kidney patients. The foundation, affiliated with the American Nephrology Nurses Association, set aside $25,000 for 17 awards this cycle, split between an education track and a certification track.
The education track offers seven $1,500 scholarships for nurses working toward their next nursing degree, whether that is LPN to RN, RN to BSN, or BSN to an MSN, DNP, or PhD. The degree must be in nursing from an accredited program. A separate certification track covers exam fees and review materials for nurses pursuing nephrology certification.
Applications opened October 29, 2026 and close December 31, 2026, and winners hear back by January 22, 2027. This is a good fit for working dialysis and kidney care nurses who are going back to school.
Eligibility
- Nurse working in or connected to nephrology nursing
- Pursuing the next nursing degree: LPN to RN, RN to BSN, or BSN to MSN, DNP, or PhD
- Degree must be in nursing at an accredited program
How To Apply
- Read the ELEVATE announcement on the ANNA website
- Click the Education track Apply Here link to open the foundation's online application
- Complete and submit the application by December 31, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern
- Watch for award notices by January 22, 2027
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the ELEVATE education scholarship?
Seven scholarships of $1,500 each are available on the education track.
What degrees qualify?
Nursing degrees only: LPN to RN, RN to BSN, or BSN to MSN, DNP, or PhD at an accredited program.