2026 OADN Foundation Educator Scholarship for Academic Progression Application Survey

Description & Instructions

Description: The OADN Foundation Scholarship for Academic Progression was established to support the academic progression of associate degree nursing educators.

The award will be presented to one individual annually in the amount of $2500. The recipient will be recognized at the 2026 OADN Convention, Empowering the ADN Educator: Flourishing with Strength and Sustainability, at the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter, in San Antonio, TX, November 12 - 14, 2026.

Requirements: The applicant must meet the following criteria:

Be teaching at a minimum, in a half-time capacity, as defined by employer, in an associate degree nursing program.
Hold an active membership in OADN as an individual or through a program.
Have a program plan and be enrolled in a program to advance his/her presently held nursing degree (to either BSN, MSN, PhD, EdD, DNS, or DNP.)

Instructions: To apply for the OADN Foundation Educator Scholarship for Academic Progression, individuals should submit the following materials on or before the application deadline of April 30, 2026:

Letter of Interest: A letter of interest, not to exceed 1000 words, attesting that you meet the above stated criteria with a detailed description of your degree plan as well as an explanation of how your academic progression will serve your career, students, and institutions.

Curriculum Vitae (CV): Please include a current CV (see file upload instructions)

Applicant Headshot: A current headshot photo (see file upload instructions) for marketing and/or ceremonial use only. OADN Foundation blinds the candidate headshot information to eliminate possible unconscious bias in the review process. In drafting your candidate statements, please note that your headshot will not be shared with reviewers. Only your application packet narrative and supporting documents will be accessible to reviewers.

W-9 Form When requested, Form W-9 Request for Taxpayer Identification and Certification is needed: W-9 (irs.gov)

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please complete all components of the application and submit by the deadline of April 30, 2026, 8PM Eastern.

1.Name of Applicant (First, Middle Initial, Last Name):(Required.)

2.Applicant Credentials:(Required.)

3.Applicant's Permanent (Preferred) Address:(Required.)

Address Line 1:

Address Line 2:

City, State, Zip:

4.Applicant's Preferred Phone:(Required.)

5.Applicant's Preferred E-mail:(Required.)

6.OADN Membership Number:(Required.)

7.Type of OADN Membership held by applicant:(Required.)

Individual Member

Program Member

8.Employer Information:(Required.)

Name of School

School Address Line 1

School Address Line 2

City

State

Zip

9.Applicant Letter of Interest(Required.)

A letter of interest, not to exceed 1000 words, attesting that you meet the above stated criteria, a description of your degree plan, an explanation of how your academic progression will serve your career, students, and institutions.

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10.Applicant CV:

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11.Applicant Headshot

Please submit a headshot of nominee with application. Photos should be between 400 x 400 at a minimum, to 7,680 (w) x 4,320 (h) in PNG or JPEG file.

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12.All applicants for an OADN Foundation award, scholarship or grant must submit a W-9 Request for Taxpayer Identification and Certification Number if selected. I understand that I must submit a W-9 Request for Taxpayer Identification and Certification Number when requested and I am able to comply with this request in a timely manner. Signed (name of applicant):

13.I have read the application instructions and requirements thoroughly. I understand all application materials must be submitted on or before the deadline of May 15, 2026, at 8PM Eastern, to be considered. Signed (name of applicant):(Required.)