Scholarship Opportunities

ACNL Scholarship

In support of leadership excellence and lifelong learning, ACNL sponsors academic scholarships and fellowships annually for our members.

ACNL awards scholarships which support the registered nurse in:

· expanding leadership acumen through advanced study

· pursuing a higher degree to meet community or organizational need

· advancing nursing knowledge through research conduct and dissemination

Scholarships are awarded to nurses who are matriculated, at least halftime, in a school which furthers their knowledge and contributions to the public, including patients, families, students, communities, schools of nursing, or research, etc.

Selection is determined through a committee process and is based upon the applicant meeting eligibility criteria, completion of the application documents, and available funds. Scholarships are awarded based on dollars available in the scholarship fund and the number of individuals who have applied. 

Membership in ACNL is not required to apply.

2022 Scholarship Applications Open Now!

Nurses' Float Scholarship

The Nurses' Float Scholarship Fund was created by Bare Root, Inc., a not-for-profit 501 (c) 3 organization, from funds remaining from the Nurse's Float which appeared in the 2013 Rose Parade. ACNL, in partnership with Bare Root, Inc., presents the Nurses' Float Scholarship annually. This is an academic scholarship awarded to a registered nurse pursuing either an ADN to BSN or BSN to MSN degree.

Membership in ACNL or California residency is NOT required to apply for the Nurse’s Float Scholarship.

2021 Online Nurses' Float Scholarship Application Open Now!