Frontline Heroes in Post-Acute Care Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by American Association of Post-Acute Care Nursing
Intro
The Frontline Heroes in Post-Acute Care Scholarship provides $4,000 to a certified nursing assistant (CNA) who is employed in post-acute care and is actively pursuing an RN, BSN, or a higher nursing degree from an accredited nursing program. The AAPACN Education Foundation will formally recognize the scholarship recipient at the AAPACN Annual Conference.
Eligibility
- Must be a certified nursing assistant currently working in a post-acute care setting.
- Must be a resident of the United States.
- Previous recipients of this scholarship are not eligible to apply.
- Applications for the 2026 scholarship cycle are open now and will be accepted through October 24, 2025.
Award Details
- The scholarship award is $4,000. Funds will be sent directly to the accredited school in which the recipient is enrolled or plans to enroll to help cover educational expenses.
- The winner will also receive complimentary registration to the AAPACN 2026 Conference.
Application Instructions
- Tell your story: use the application to describe your experience, motivation, and goals in as much detail as possible.
- Complete the online application in a single session—the form does not save, so you must finish it at once.
- Provide a recommendation from your director of nursing services, facility administrator, or an equivalent supervisor. Send the recommender the link to the recommendation form so they can submit directly.
Questions about the process or requirements can be directed to the AAPACN Education Foundation.