ENA Foundation Scholarships

Scholarship Sponsored by Emergency Nurses Association

Overview
The ENA Foundation provides financial awards—grants and scholarships—to support education and professional development in emergency nursing.

Post-Award Orientation (Required)
Each scholarship recipient is required to participate in a 20-minute virtual orientation after the award is announced. This session covers important details about the scholarship and how funds are disbursed. If the recipient does not attend the required orientation, disbursement checks will not be sent to their educational institution.

How to Apply
All applications must be submitted online through the ENA Foundation portal at https://ena.smapply.io/. Applicants must register for a SurveyMonkey Apply account to begin an application. All supporting documents must be uploaded as PDF files directly into the system; hyperlinks to external documents will not be accepted.

Applications that are incomplete cannot be submitted and will not be reviewed. It is the applicant’s responsibility to verify that every required item is included and uploaded before the posted deadline. Late submissions will not be considered. Completed applications are evaluated by a designated scholarship selection committee.

Application Checklist — Required Materials
- Signed and dated application form
- Statement outlining professional and educational goals
- Description of involvement in community and professional organizations

Required Documentation (upload as PDFs)
- Nursing license (if applicable)
- Current ENA membership card (if applicable)
- Academic transcripts uploaded to the application portal (the ENA Foundation may request official transcripts if necessary)
- Letter of acceptance from the educational institution
- Documentation of tuition and academic fees
- Verification of the institution’s accreditation
- Proof of payment, if relevant

Letters of Recommendation
Two recommendation letters are required. Recommenders must submit their letters through SurveyMonkey Apply. Applicants should enter each recommender’s contact information in the system; an automated email with submission instructions will be sent to the recommender.

Additional Documents (if applicable)
The Foundation may request other supporting items depending on the award, such as:
- EMT identification/badge
- BCEN certification card(s)
- Military ID or DD-214

Award Terms and Conditions
- Scholarship funds are restricted to tuition and academic-related fees, including books.
- Scholarship payments are issued directly to the recipient’s academic institution—not to the individual recipient.
- Recipients may be asked periodically to provide testimonials or updates about their education and career progress.
- Other requirements or restrictions may apply and will be communicated as needed.

If you have questions about the application process or required materials, use the contact resources on the application portal.