The GAPNA Health Affairs Scholarship provides up to $1,500 to an early- to mid-career GAPNA member to attend the 2027 AANP Health Policy Conference in Washington, DC.
Designed for those at all stages of their advocacy journey, the AANP Health Policy Conference offers an opportunity to strengthen health policy knowledge, increase advocacy skills, learn from leading experts, and connect with colleagues from across the country.
This scholarship is open to GAPNA members only.
2027 AANP Health Policy Conference
Date: -
Location: Washington, DC
Award Amount: Up to $1,500
Application Period:
The scholarship may be used for:
- AANP Health Policy Conference registration fees
- Travel
- Lodging
- Other conference-related costs
You must be a GAPNA member to apply.
The GAPNA Health Affairs Scholarship is awarded to an early- to mid-career GAPNA member who has:
- Demonstrated sustained membership and active participation in GAPNA at the local, state, and/or national level.
- Demonstrated current engagement in health policy.
- Developed plans and a vision for future engagement with health policy that will be advanced by attending the AANP Health Policy Conference.
The most competitive applicants are early- to mid-career professionals who have progressed beyond an interest in health policy and have begun actively engaging with health policy at the local, state, and/or national level to improve:
- The health of older adults
- Healthcare delivery
- APRN scope of practice
- Attending a GAPNA-sponsored conference.
- Volunteering to write a note or visit with a state or federal legislator.
- Reviewing or commenting on a policy for CMS.
- Developing a policy to be implemented locally or nationally.
- Authoring for the GAPNA newsletter or Geriatric Nursing.
- Serving as a member or chair on a committee or SIG.
- Presenting at a local, state, or national conference (poster or podium).
- GAPNA Excellence Award winner.
- Serving on the Board of Directors or as an officer at the local, state, or national level.
- Developing a local GAPNA chapter.
- Assisting in developing a GAPNA conference or educational offering.
Examples of health policy-related activities include:
- Writing, contacting, or meeting with a legislator, regulatory agency, or their staff.
- Developing, reviewing, or contributing to a proposed policy.
- Authoring a white paper or position paper.
- Serving as a member or leader with a coalition, roundtable, or similar group of advocates.
The recipient of the GAPNA Health Affairs Scholarship agrees to:
- Commit to participating actively on the GAPNA Health Affairs Committee for the next two years.
- Participate in the planning of Health Affairs Committee activities at the GAPNA Annual Conference.
- Submit an article on the AANP Health Policy Conference for the next issue of the GAPNA Newsletter.
- Attend the GAPNA Annual Conference during the year they are a scholarship winner.
Take the Next Step in Your Advocacy Journey
The AANP Health Policy Conference is designed for both those just beginning their advocacy journey and seasoned policy experts. If you are an early- to mid-career GAPNA member who is actively engaged in health policy and ready to continue developing your knowledge, skills, and vision for future involvement, we encourage you to apply.