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NAPNAP 2026 Conference Registration Scholarship
2026 PNP Opportunity and Engagement Scholarship
NAPNAP 2026 Conference Registration Scholarship
Open Date: December 4, 2025
Application Deadline: January 2026
Funding Amount: Varies depending on NAPNAP membership level
The NAPNAP Foundation will award up to five scholarships to NAPNAP members to cover registration costs for NAPNAP’s 47th National Conference on Pediatric Health Care, March 18-21, in Pittsburgh.
- Student members can apply to receive a scholarship to cover the cost of conference registration and one certification review course.
- Full Members (who are not students) can apply to receive a scholarship to cover the cost of conference registration only.
- Recipients need to be available to attend the full NAPNAP conference.
- Scholarship does not cover one or two-day registration.
- Scholarships do not cover Intensive Workshops, guests or other additional conference expenses.
To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be a current NAPNAP member in good standing.
- Complete the online application by January 5, 2026.
- Confirm need for financial support.
- Show evidence of professional volunteer involvement at local or national level with NAPNAP or another organization.
- Confirm ability to pay for travel/lodging expenses.
Applicants can enter the online application system at any time before the deadline using the application link to add/update application information. The system has pre-programmed next/submit buttons which may seem as though your partial application is final. Rest assured, our evaluation panel will not review your application before January 5, 2026.
Scholarship recipients will be determined by the NAPNAP Foundation in January and all applicants will be notified on/before Jan. 20, 2026 via email. Recipients will be sent instructions on how to register for the conference and certification review course (if eligible).
Past conference scholarship winners are not eligible. Questions regarding the application procedure can be directed to earnold@napnap.org.
PNP Opportunity and Engagement Scholarship - Presented in partnership with PNCB
Additional details to follow.
Anticipated Open Date: December 4, 2025
Application Deadline: January 5, 2026
Funding Amount: $3,000
The PNP Opportunity and Engagement Scholarship supports the education of a pediatric-focused nurse pursuing a degree as a pediatric nurse practitioner (PNP) who is committed to supporting the professional growth of the pediatric nursing profession.
The recipient will receive a scholarship of $3,000 to be used for educational expenses. The recipient must utilize the scholarship within one year of receiving the award. Any unused monies must be returned in a timely manner.
Qualification Criteria:
• Acceptance into or current part- or full-time enrollment in accredited PNP program.
• Commitment to supporting the professional growth of the pediatric nursing profession.
• Must have an expected graduation date within three years or less.
• Must be in good standing academically, GPA of 3.0 to 4.0 (based on 4-point system)
Application Requirements: This is a self-nomination process. All applicants must submit an online application which includes:
1. Personal statement (500 words or less) addressing the following:
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- Why are you passionate about pediatrics?
- What unique strengths, perspectives and life experiences would you bring to the PNP role / pediatric nursing
- How would you support the professional growth of the pediatric nursing profession?
- In your future role, how would you inspire others to consider a PNP career?
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume
3. Transcript from an accredited nursing program.
4. Applicants must submit two letters of support from (1) nursing colleague, (2) a faculty member focused in pediatrics addressing the applicant’s clinical competence, academic achievement and leadership.
NOTE: If the applicant is not yet enrolled in a PNP program, a letter from a supervisor will be accepted.
Responsibilities of Recipients:
1. Recipients must provide a brief explanation of scholarship expenditures by December 31, 2026.
2. Recipients must provide a one-page summary on how scholarship furthered recipient’s educational goals by June 30, 2027, including details about course/clinical work, project development, etc.
To complete the online application: click here. You will be able to create a user ID/password that allows you to complete the application on multiple visits to the site.
The recipient of the $3,000 scholarship will be announced in March 2026 and shared publicly at NAPNAP’s national conference. Conference attendance is not required of the recipient.
Questions should be directed to: earnold@napnap.org or info@pncb.org.
Research, QI or Evidence-based Project Grant Program - Winter/Spring 2026
Anticipated Open Date: February 2026
Application Deadline: April 2026
Funding Amount: Varies
Congratulations!
Congratulations to the following recent grant and scholarship recipients:
- 2025 DNP/PhD Student Scholarship - Kathleen Maloney, AC-PNP
- 2025 Empowering Professional Diversity Scholarship - Calli Jing
- 2025 Research Grant - Dr. Jade Burns, PhD, RN, CPNP-PC: Using Social Media and Natural Language Processing to Enhance STI Testing and Sexual Health Among Young Black Males
- 2025 Quality Improvement Grant - Dr. Amy Manion, PhD, APRN, CPNP-P: Impact Lab: Innovative Simulation Techniques to Enhance Concussion Competency
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