1. Who is eligible to apply for an AONE Institute award or scholarship?
All AONE members are eligible to apply for awards and scholarships.
2. What is the timeframe of the program?
Nomination forms for the 2010 awards and scholarships will be available online on September 15, 2009. Nominations are due by December 15, 2009. Award and scholarship recipients will be notified via phone in March 2010, and will then be recognized at the AONE Annual Meeting and Exposition in Indianapolis, Indiana, April 9-13, 2010.
3. What types of scholarships and awards are offered?
The Institute awards include:
Organizational Innovation Award for Nurse Executive
Organizational Innovation Award for Nurse Manager/Director
Prism Award
Chapter Achievement Award
The Institute scholarships include:
Educational Scholarship for Nurse Executive
Educational Scholarship for Nurse Manager/Director
4. What is the dollar amount of an AONE scholarship?
The amount of each scholarship varies from year to year, depending on the sponsor of the scholarship. The range is typically between $1500 and $2750.
5. Who should I contact with questions?
If you have questions about the AONE Institute’s awards and scholarships, you may contact Sara Neuner by phone at 312.422.2808 or by e-mail at sneuner@aha.org.
