ENA Foundation
Academic Scholarship, Research Grant and Conference Scholarship Programs

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Welcome to the ENA Foundation scholarship and grant program.  The mission of the ENA Foundation is to provide educational scholarships and research grants in the discipline of emergency nursing.  

Scholarship and Grant application periods for 2025-2026

ALL APPLICATIONS OPEN AT 12:00 PM ON THEIR OPENING DATE.

TO BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCESS YOU MUST REGISTER.  

Thank you for your interest in the ENA Foundation Scholarship and Grant Program.  Please contact the ENA Foundation at (847) 460-4100 or by e-mail at ENA.Foundation@ena.org if you have any questions.

Tips for Applying for an ENAF Academic Scholarship

From the ENA Foundation Scholarship Committee

Reading and Understanding the Questions

Start early! Give yourself plenty of time to gather documents, references, and review requirements.

Read the question thoroughly. You may have an excellent background, experience and story but if the answer you give doesn't answer the question asked directly, it makes it seem as if you were rushing or not fully focused on the prompt.

Answer every question completely, follow all instructions exactly, and do not leave any answer blank.  This is the time to shine with your activities.

Storytelling

Avoid simply repeating your resume. Expand on experiences.

Use the word limits.  Make sure you are telling your story. This is the only time to give the information.

Focus on impact, not just activities. Explain how your involvement made a difference. Use specific examples of leadership, patient advocacy, education, mentoring, or professional contributions.

Be thorough with your answers but don't overly complicate them. Break down the question, answer what it's asking, and move on. You don't want to explain yourself too much or be too wordy, or your focus may stray.

Reference Letters

The reference letters are an important part of the application.  Make sure your reference letters are appropriate.

You must have one letter from someone that is an ENA member.  If you do not know one:

• Ask your manager for help OR
• Reach out to your local / state ENA association OR
• Go to the ENA website and look up your State and the contact information for the ENA State Council President and/or you can also search by Chapters and reach out to the ENA Chapter President. Ask if either of them will help you out and write a letter of recommendation. They will want to see your resume and most likely have a conversation with you before they agree.

AI Usage

Don't let AI write your answers. It is clear when it is not an original thought or has not been proofread. This goes for your references too - ask them to write their recommendation letter on their own without AI.

Reapplying

If you aren't awarded during a cycle, don't hesitate to apply again. Applying can be difficult. Learn from your application and grow yourself.  Example: be active on a committee at work, volunteer at the hospital or local charity.