Mid-Year Assembly Scholarship – Now Open

Ready to see how federal policy impacts your future practice? TxANA’s Mid-Year Assembly Scholarship sends one SRNA to Washington, D.C., to experience advocacy in action, connect with CRNA leaders from across the country, and represent Texas on Capitol Hill. 

​Scholarship Award
The scholarship provides reimbursement for expenses related to attending the AANA Mid-Year Assembly (April 24-29), up to a maximum of $1,500. 

Application Deadline
Applications are open through March 10, 2026. 
Eligibility
Applicants must:
  • Be a TxANA member
  • Be currently enrolled in an accredited Texas nurse anesthesia program
  • Be in good standing with their program 
  • ​Meet all requirements outlined in the scholarship application
 
Application Process
  • Eligible students must apply through the TxANA online application form
  • Applications are processed in the order received
  • Selection considers student involvement in TxANA, with efforts to rotate representation among Texas programs when possible
  • Program Directors will be contacted to confirm academic and clinical suitability prior to award
  • Students receiving a national sponsorship outside of TxANA may be passed over to allow broader Texas student participation
  • Any unused funds will be applied toward future student scholarships

Recipient Responsibilities
  • Attend the meeting in its entirety as a TxANA representative
  • Dress and behave in a professional manner
  • Attend CRNA Day at the Capitol and designated legislative meetings
  • Assist the Federal Political Director (FPD) with meeting preparation, materials distribution, and shadowing as needed
  • Submit receipts and a reimbursement form within 14 days following the meeting
  • Contribute a scholarly article (up to 500 words) for the TxANA Newsletter
  • Submit a JPEG photo for publication

Other SRNA Scholarships

TxANA is proud to support Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists (SRNAs) through scholarship opportunities that encourage involvement in advocacy, professional development, and the future of nurse anesthesia.
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SRNA members may apply for the two scholarships to the Annual Conference (launched in late May) and one scholarship to the AANA Mid-Year Assembly (launched in late February), offering invaluable opportunities for networking and professional development. 

​All scholarship applications are reviewed by the TxANA Executive Committee. Application deadlines are set by TxANA staff based on event timelines.

TxANA awards
  • Two student scholarships to attend the TxANA Annual Convention
  • One student scholarship to attend the AANA Mid-Year Assembly

​Scholarships are not to exceed $1,500 reimbursement per student, per meeting.

Purpose
To encourage student involvement in political issues that impact CRNAs, and to engender involvement on the state and national levels.

Eligibility
  • Are TxANA members
  • Are currently enrolled in an accredited Texas nurse anesthesia program
  • Are in good standing with their program 
  • ​Meet all requirements outlined in the scholarship application​
 Scholarships are not to exceed $1,500 reimbursement per student, per meeting. 

TxANA Annual Convention Scholarship

Applications open mid-2026.

Application Process
  • Eligible students must apply through the TxANA online application form
  • Applications are processed in the order received
  • Selection considers student involvement in TxANA, with efforts to rotate representation among Texas programs when possible
  • Program Directors will be contacted to confirm academic and clinical suitability prior to award
  • Any unused funds at the end of the fiscal year will be rolled over to support future scholarships
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Recipient Responsibilities
  • Attend the convention in its entirety as a representative of TxANA
  • Dress and behave in a professional manner
  • Attend TxANA CRNA Day at the Capitol and designated legislative meetings
  • Submit receipts and a reimbursement form within 14 days following the meeting
  • Contribute a scholarly article (up to 500 words) for the TxANA Newsletter reflecting on their experience or key takeaways
  • Submit a JPEG photo for publication
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