Member Awards and Grants

Nurse Awards
The Shining Star Awards
KCNA awards 'Star Awards' to nurses who go beyond their everyday jobs to serve patients or their local communities. The deadline has passed for 2008. Next Deadline April 1, 2009.

Scholarships for Nurses
KCNA Scholarship Programsprovide financial assistance to qualified students who are preparing for a career as a Registered Nurse and to RNs returning for an advanced degree in nursing or a related field. The deadline has passed for 2008. Next Deadline March 1, 2009.

Community Project Awards
KCNA Mini-Grants are designed to encourage KCNA members to participate actively in community-based projects that can result in a positive change to a current health issue. Quarterly deadlines: January 1, April 1, July 1 and October 1.

Scholarship Fund Contributions

You can also help KCNA provide nurse scholarships by contributing to the KCNA Scholarship Fund. Your tax-deductible donation can be made in cash, or through raffle or silent auction items. Please contact KCNA for more information about how you can be involved in helping the future of nursing.