ENA Foundation
About the ENA Foundation
As a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, the ENA Foundation is committed to supporting emergency nurses and advancing the profession through scholarships, emergency funding and research grants to drive transformative health care.
Since its inception, the Foundation has awarded more than $7 million in scholarships and grants to more than 3,000 emergency health care professionals. The generosity of our philanthropic donors and partners makes this significant impact possible.
The ENA Foundation and the trustees are guided by a set of bylaws. To learn more, click:
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ENA Board of Trustees
Each year, there is an opportunity for members to join the ENA Foundation Board of Trustees, the dynamic group responsible for providing funding that supports emergency nurses and advances the emergency nursing specialty all over the world. The ENA Foundation is now accepting applications for the board of trustees.
As part of the application process, the following supporting documentation must accompany all applications and be submitted by noon Central time on May 30:
• Curriculum Vitae and bio
• Professional digital portrait headshot photograph
• Disclosure Authorization Form
• Two letters of reference
• Signed statements (conflict of interest, etc.)
Please review the ENA Foundation Trustees Competencies before beginning the application process.
For any additional questions, please contact ENA at Governance@ena.org or 847.460.4095.
ENA Foundation Scholarships
ENA Foundation education scholarships provide support to individuals and emergency nurses seeking to grow their knowledge and enhance patient care. The Foundation is a dedicated resource for nurses seeking education at every level.
Academic Scholarship funding—up to $10,000—can help ease the financial burden of school and let you focus on enhancing your knowledge and advancing your career. Whether you are finishing up your degree or earning a new credential, emergency nursing professionals of all levels are encouraged to apply.
Academic Scholarships submission period is Feb. 24-April 18.
ENA's annual education and networking conference delivers contact hours and high-quality emergency nursing content driven to support your career advancement. Whether you are a student, a nurse early in your career, a nursing professional who lives and works outside the U.S. or a seasoned nurse looking for advanced education, the largest event dedicated to emergency nurses has education and learning opportunities for every level.
Conference Scholarships (Global Applicants) submission ends Feb. 14.
Conference Scholarships (U.S. Applicants) submission period is March 3-April 4.
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ENA Foundation Research Grants
The ENA Foundation is pleased to offer research grant funding to encourage the development of evidence-based care that promotes quality outcomes for individuals, families, communities, and health care systems.
Contribute to the advancement of emergency nursing and apply for a research grant. Research grants can be used as part of a degree program and can help shape health policy in direct patient care, within emergency departments, and at the local, state, and federal levels.
The ENA Foundation proudly offers the Emergency Nursing Diverse Voices Research Fellowship, the ENA Foundation/Sigma Theta Tau International, Inc. Grant and Implementation Grants.
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Why Donate to the ENA Foundation?
When you give to the ENA Foundation, you contribute to more than just a scholarship or research grant. You’re fueling the future of emergency nursing — and the nurses who save lives.
You help students obtain their nursing degree during a time when the ED is seen as a safety net in communities around the world. You make it possible for nurses to make an impact — from helping set health care policy and best practices, to performing research or teaching at a university on some of the biggest challenges in emergency care. You also make it possible for nurses to attend the largest emergency nursing conference where they can learn new knowledge alongside their colleagues and inspire positive change.
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Thank you for helping emergency nurses stay ENStrong!
ENA Foundation scholarships and grants are the fuel that help emergency nurses further their education and improve their practice. Your gift is an investment in the advancement of patient care and provides encouragement to nurses to share their stories of support. With your help, the ENA Foundation can provide nurses with the tools to save lives.