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Arkansas Nursing Students' Association
Individual Awards
ANSA Scholarship
The purpose of the ANSA scholarship is to award one student from each district (4 total) who has proved to be a standout member of their local and/or state constituent organizations through community service, professional behavior and educational merit. The amount of the scholarship award is subject to change year to year based upon availability of funds within the ANSA budget.
*Scholarship application required, see booklet
$200 + plaque
Educator of the Year Award
The purpose of the Educator of the Year Award is to recognize an educator who, through passion for education, went above the demands of an educator. They take their call to education seriously by accommodating, supporting, and motivating their students. The recipient of this award is a model educator who serves as an example to their students and fellow faculty and staff.
*Specific application required, see booklet
Chapter Advisor of the Year Award
The purpose of the Chapter Advisor of the Year Award is to recognize SNA chapter advisors who are an outstanding and invaluable asset to their chapter, state, and national organization through selfless giving of time, effort, wisdom, and care. The advisor must demonstrate that involvement in pre-professional then professional organizations is an essential part of the nursing profession.
*Specific application required, see booklet
Courageous Heart Award
The purpose of the Courageous Heart Award is to recognize students who have demonstrated excellence as nursing students while conquering adversity. The recipient of this award demonstrates that through hard work and dedication, one can still succeed.
*Specific application required, see booklet
Student of the Year Award
The purpose of the Student of the Year Award is to recognize a nursing student who demonstrates excellence in leadership through service to their community, their nursing program, and their local SNA chapter
*Specific application required, see booklet
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