National Association of Indian Nurses of America (NAINA)
NAINA is the organization for all professional nurses and nursing students of Indian origin/heritage that creates a community of excellence in nursing practice and healthcare through networking and collaboration. The Asian American / Pacific Islander Nurses is a proud affiliate of NAINA. Visit the NAINA website.
Affiliation to National Coalition of Ethnic Minority Nurse Associations (NCEMNA)
NCEMNA is a unified force advocating for equity and justice in nursing and health care for ethnic minority populations. The Asian American / Pacific Islander Nurses is a proud affiliate of NCEMNA.
Scholarship Application Form
The Asian American/Pacific Islander Nurses Association (AAPINA) is pleased to announce the availability of a $1,000 each for members pursuing an undergraduate and a graduate nursing degree. The purpose of this scholarship is to support nursing education for AAPINA members and thus, enhance the contribution of our membership to achieving AAPINA’s core mission.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
1. AAPINA member for at least 2 years and maintain active membership for current year.
2. Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate nursing program (masters or doctoral program)
3. Evidence of excellent academic performance (GPA >3.5/4.0)
4. Personal essay addressing leadership potential and commitment to serving AAPINA
(1-2 pages)
5. Two letters of recommendation from academic faculty/advisors/supervisor/mentors addressing the following areas: a) academic performance, 2) leadership, and 3) commitment to diversity
Click here to view and download the PDF application. The deadline for the submission of the complete application is January 15, 2011. For any further information/questions, please contact Dr Kem Louie at louiek@wpunj.edu
For more information about AAPINA, please email: info@aapina.org