PANA Student Scholarships



PANA Announces Addition of a NEW Scholarship Award for Doctoral or Post Doctoral Research

In memory of AANA Past President Kathryn (Kay) Wagner, CRNA, and in association with the AANA, the PANA is offering a Scholarship to 2 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists and one Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist.

The two $5000.00 Scholarships will be awarded to CRNAs enrolled in a accredited Doctoral Program. The following goals for the scholarship correspond with the AANA Foundation Doctoral Fellowship Goals.

  • Cultivate the development of leaders in research within nurse anesthesia
  • Encourage CRNAs to pursue a program of research
  • Equip CRNAs with the skills to be leaders in research
  • Recognize exceptional academic ability and leadership
  • Establish a network of talented researchers
  • Support a strong research commitment

Deadline Mid April Of Each Year
Download the application here.

Please send your application via email only to: evolland@aana.com Application Deadline Date: April 15th of each year.


Additional Scholarship Information


  • AANA Foundation Scholarships
    The American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Foundation Student Scholarship Program has more then thirty different scholarships that are available to all nurse anesthesia students. Each scholarship has special eligibility requirements. Many award financial assistance to more that one recipient. The scholarships range in amount from $1000 to $2500. The deadline for the AANA Foundation Scholarship Program is April 1st.
  • Active Duty Nurse Corps Educational Benefits; provides full scholarships for students interested in becoming a Nurse Anesthetist as well as the Health Professions Loan Repayment Program in Exchange for active duty service in the U.S. Army.
  • The United States Air Force has a tremendous variety of career fields available to officers —each with unique challenges and rewards.
  • Free Application for Federal Student Aid If you want to begin exploring your financial aid options and get an early start on the financial aid process, FAFSA4caster is for you! By using FAFSA4caster, you receive an early estimate of eligibility for federal student aid. This Web site provides you with an opportunity to increase your knowledge of the financial aid process; become familiar with the various types of federal student aid that are available; and investigate other sources of aid, such as grants and scholarships.
  • Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency PHEAA helps to create access to education for Pennsylvania Students.
  • Peterson's Planner Prepare for your test. Find the right school. Explore financial aid. Advance your career.
  • United Negro College Fund Since 1985, the UNCF Scholarships and Grants Administration office has awarded in scholarship assistance over $105 million to over 28,000 students enrolled in its 39 member colleges and universities and other HBCUs and majority institutions as well. We provide support in numerous ways to a variety of constituencies:
  • AANA "VIP" Program The American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) has partnered with College Loan Corporation (CLC) to provide its members with a first-class student loan lender with several special benefits, including a VIP 5% cash back benefit* for consolidating your loans through College Loan Corporation.