Uniform Advantage Relaunches Scholarship Program through AACN’s Foundation for Academic Nursing

WASHINGTON, DC, January 3, 2024 – The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) is pleased to announce that Uniform Advantage, a leading multi-channel retailer of medical scrubs and uniforms, has committed $30,000 to supporting a scholarship program open to graduate nursing students attending AACN member schools. First launched in 2019, the Uniform Advantage-GNSA Scholarship Program was created to support nursing students pursuing master’s or doctoral degrees who are members of AACN’s Graduate Nursing Student Academy (GNSA). This new funding commitment will ensure continuation of this scholarship through 2028 under the administration of AACN’s Foundation for Academic Nursing.

“Supporting future leaders of the nursing profession is critical to meeting the nation’s need for nurse researchers, faculty, policymakers, and innovators,” said AACN President and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Deborah Trautman. “We applaud our valued partners at Uniform Advantage for taking action to recognize outstanding graduate nursing students for their potential to re-envision nursing practice and elevate patient care.”

"Empowering the next generation of healthcare heroes is a privilege we proudly embrace. Supporting a graduate nursing scholarship isn’t just an investment in education; it’s a commitment to a future where compassionate care knows no bounds,” said Susan Masimore, CEO of Uniform Advantage.

The Uniform Advantage-GNSA Scholarship Program is open to nursing students in master’s or doctoral programs who are committed to making a positive impact on the nation’s health and health care. With two $2,500 scholarships awarded annually, the deadline to apply for the first award in 2024 is January 31. Applicants must be enrolled in schools affiliated with AACN and be members of the Graduate Nursing Student Academy (membership is free). Click here to apply for a scholarship. For more information, please contact Foundation Coordinator, Alexa Betances at abetances@aacnnursing.org.

Partnering to Support Nursing Students

AACN actively seeks opportunities to partner with corporate sponsors and other stakeholders to offer scholarship programs for nursing students in baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral programs. Those interested in establishing a scholarship and/or partnering with AACN are encouraged to contact Foundation Director, Dr. Katie Fioravanti, at kfioravanti@aacnnursing.org. Click here for more details on the Foundation for Academic Nursing, including scholarship and grant opportunities as well as opportunities to support AACN member schools through the Foundation.

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Uniform Advantage has represented style, quality and, above all, customer satisfaction for more than 30 years. As the first division of UA Brands, the chain was launched with a single South Florida store in 1985. Today, the company operates 27 retail locations in key markets across the U.S.; e-commerce and print catalog divisions; plus, designs and manufactures its own proprietary healthcare apparel lines.

The Foundation for Academic Nursing is the philanthropic arm of AACN that raises funds to support new innovations in nursing education and practice. The Foundation serves as a focal point for AACN’s fundraising efforts while elevating the importance of academic nursing and our member schools in the philanthropic community.

The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) is the national voice for academic nursing representing more than 865 schools of nursing nationwide. AACN establishes quality standards for nursing education, influences the nursing profession to improve health care, and promotes public support of baccalaureate and graduate nursing education, research and practice.