KyANA Scholarships

Investing in the future leaders of nurse anesthesia.

KyANA sponsors scholarships for two different AANA meetings each year to encourage student involvement in political issues that affect nurse anesthetists at both state and national levels.

AANA Mid-Year Assembly Held annually in April — Focus on Advocacy & Leadership.
AANA Annual Congress Held annually in August — Focus on Education & Community.

Nurse anesthesia students interested in applying for a scholarship to one of the listed meetings must submit an online application. Sponsored students will attend the meeting as representatives of the state association and may submit a 500-word article and photo describing their experience for the KyANA Gasline Newsletter.

Sandra Tunajek Scholarship

KyANA sponsors an annual scholarship for Kentucky residents through the AANA Foundation. This program provides assistance to students involved in nurse anesthesia programs and CRNAs enrolled in doctoral studies.

Application Criteria: The student must be a Kentucky resident.
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Gary Jenkins Memorial Scholarship

AANA Mid-Year Assembly — Washington, D.C.

April 24 – April 29, 2026

This scholarship honors the late Gary Jenkins, CRNA, and provides students with the opportunity to participate in federal advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill. KyANA will award six scholarships for the 2026 assembly, providing up to $2,000 in support per recipient.

Application Criteria:

  • Kentucky resident prior to CRNA school
  • Kentucky RN license prior to CRNA school
  • Clinical sites located within Kentucky
  • Short essay (min. 3 paragraphs) outlining the benefits of attendance

AANA Annual Congress Scholarship

AANA Annual Meeting

Awarded Annually

KyANA has taken a significant step to enhance educational opportunities by doubling the number of scholarships awarded to attend AANA's Annual Meeting. We are excited to offer four scholarships (up to $2,000 each), reflecting our commitment to professional growth.

Application Criteria:

  • Any anesthesia student with a Kentucky residency OR:
  • - Kentucky resident prior to CRNA school
  • - Kentucky RN license prior to CRNA school
  • - Clinical sites within Kentucky
  • Short essay (min. 3 paragraphs) outlining the benefits of attendance
APPLICATIONS WILL OPEN IN SPRING 2026