Scholarships Announcement

Dear SAZAPN Members,

SAZAPN/NPS is excited to award $2,000 scholarships to our members who demonstrate excellence in education or demonstrate initiative and commitment to research or to the community and special populations. The scholarship funds may be used towards educational expenses, a research study, a practice-based project, or community service activity.

The application deadline is October 1st, 2025.

Eligibility criteria:

*Active, full member of Southern Arizona Advanced Practice Nurse-Nurse Practitioner Society (SAZAPN/NPS). 

*RN with current license

*Hold a master’s or doctoral degree or be enrolled in an advanced practice degree program

*Submission of a completed application

Please include the following in your application:
Contact information:
Name:
Address:
Phone:
Email:
Current school of enrollment, if applicable
 
Write a brief essay, 250 words or less, explaining your goals as they relate to your education, career, and future plans, or your plan for the project.  Explain why you are a qualified candidate and should be considered for the award.  Include a budget or information on how the scholarship funds will be spent.
Include current curriculum vitae or resume with your application.
Return your completed application to Laura Elliott by the deadline to lauraefnp08@aol.com

*Be willing to present project at a SAZAPN/NPS meeting or annual conference (short talk or poster presentation) within one year of completion. 

Winners will be announced November 14, 2025 at our annual SAZAPN conference!