TxANA SRNA Scholarships

TxANA is proud to support Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists through scholarship opportunities that encourage professional involvement, advocacy, leadership development, and engagement in the future of nurse anesthesia.
Each year, TxANA offers scholarship opportunities for SRNA members to attend key professional development and advocacy events, including the TxANA Annual Convention and the AANA Mid-Year Assembly.
 
Scholarship applications are reviewed by the TxANA Executive Committee. Application deadlines are set by TxANA staff based on event timelines.

Scholarship Opportunities  

TxANA awards

• Two Annual Convention Scholarships — $1,000 each
  
• One Mid-Year Assembly Scholarship — $2,500

Scholarships are intended to help offset eligible expenses associated with attending the designated meeting or event.
 
Purpose

The purpose of the TxANA SRNA Scholarship Program is to encourage student involvement in professional advocacy, leadership, and issues that impact CRNAs at the state and national levels.

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TxANA Annual Convention Scholarships – Applications Closed

TxANA will award two Annual Convention Scholarships to eligible SRNAs to support attendance at the TxANA Annual Convention, taking place September 11–13, 2026.
 
Scholarship Award
Each Annual Convention Scholarship provides reimbursement for eligible expenses related to attending the TxANA Annual Convention, up to $1,000 per recipient.
 
Eligibility
Applicants must:

• Be a current TxANA member
• Be currently enrolled in an accredited Texas nurse anesthesia program
• Be in good standing within their program
• Meet all specific scholarship requirements outlined in the application

 
Application Process

• Eligible students must apply through the TxANA online application form.
• Applications will be reviewed by the TxANA Executive Committee.
• Selection may consider student involvement in TxANA, professional engagement, and efforts to rotate representation among Texas programs when possible.
• Program Directors may be contacted to confirm academic and clinical suitability prior to award.
• Any unused funds will be rolled over to support future student scholarships.

 
Recipient Responsibilities
Scholarship recipients are expected to:

• Attend the convention in its entirety as a representative of TxANA
• Dress and behave in a professional manner
• Attend designated TxANA Annual Convention events
• Submit receipts and a reimbursement form within 14 days following the meeting
• Contribute a brief 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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Mid-Year Assembly Scholarship – Applications Closed

Applications are currently closed and will reopen in the Spring 2027 Congratulations to Fabiola Zinsmeyer on receiving this year’s scholarship!
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TxANA’s Mid-Year Assembly Scholarship supports one SRNA’s attendance at the AANA Mid-Year Assembly in Washington, D.C. This opportunity allows the recipient to experience advocacy in action, connect with CRNA leaders from across the country, and represent Texas on Capitol Hill.

 Scholarship Award
The Mid-Year Assembly Scholarship provides reimbursement for eligible expenses related to attending the AANA Mid-Year Assembly, up to $2,500.

Eligibility
Applicants must:

• Be a current TxANA member
• Be currently enrolled in an accredited Texas nurse anesthesia program
• Be in good standing within their program
• Meet all requirements outlined in the scholarship application

Application Process

• Eligible students must apply through the TxANA online application form.
• Applications will be reviewed by the TxANA Executive Committee.
• Selection may consider student involvement in TxANA, professional engagement, and efforts to rotate representation among Texas programs when possible.
• Program Directors may be contacted to confirm academic and clinical suitability prior to award.
• Students receiving national sponsorship or funding 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
Scholarship recipients are expected to:

• 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 with meeting preparation, materials distribution, and shadowing as needed
• Submit receipts and a reimbursement form within 14 days following the meeting
• Contribute a brief article, up to 500 words, for the TxANA Newsletter reflecting on their experience or key takeaways
• Submit a JPEG photo for publication​