Sandra Lee Schafer Certification Scholarship
In 2024, HPNF will provide 25 scholarships to nurses nationwide to cover the cost of certification fees. Valid for those earning a new Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center (HPCC) certification or those who are renewing their current HPCC certification. Individuals can apply for scholarships before or after taking the exam.
Application Window:
January 1 to November 1, 2024
Scholarships Available: 25
Individual Education Scholarship
The Individual Education Scholarships were established by HPNF to provide financial assistance for hospice and palliative care nurses and nursing assistants who are earning new nursing licenses or academic degrees. Starting in September 2023, HPNF is offering five Individual Education Scholarships each year, and each category is eligible to receive $2,000.
Application Window:
April 1 to June 1, 2024
Scholarships Available: 5
The Team Conference for Hospice and Palliative Care Scholarship
HPNF offers up to six scholarships annually for HPNA members to attend the Team Conference for Hospice and Palliative Care Scholarship. The scholarship covers the cost of registration for the event.
Application Window:
April 15 to July 1, 2024
Scholarships Available: 6
Chapter Education Grant
HPNF promotes hospice and palliative nursing at the local level through Chapter Education Grants. Each year, HPNF awards up to two grants to HPNA Chartered Chapters for up to $1,500 each. The purpose of the grant is to benefit chapter members through education and expand chapter membership. The grants are competitive, and winners are selected by a review committee consisting of HPNA members.
Application Window:
June 1 to August 31, 2024
Grants Available: 2
ELNEC Train-the-Trainer Scholarship
HPNF offers up to eight scholarships annually for HPNA members to attend an HPNA-sponsored ELNEC Train-the-Trainer and ELNEC Pediatric Train-the-Trainer course.
Application Window:
July 1 to September 31, 2024
Scholarships Available: 8
Emerging Leaders Award
This award is designed to celebrate and encourage early-career hospice and palliative nurses. Applicants were required to be under the age of 40 OR have less than five years of experience in hospice and palliative nursing.
Application Window:
July 15 to October 4, 2024
Scholarships Available: 30
Annual Assembly Scholarship
HPNF provides scholarships for HPNA members to attend the Annual Assembly of Hospice and Palliative Care. Conference scholarships cover the cost of early-bird registration for attending the event.
Application Window:
August 15 to October 31, 2024
Scholarships Available: 5
Judy Lentz Leadership Development Scholarship
The Judy Lentz Leadership Development Scholarship provides an HPNA member (CNA, RN, or APRN) with a one-year membership to HPNA, early-bird conference registration for the Annual Assembly of Hospice and Palliative Care, and a special mentoring opportunity with Judy Lentz.
Application Window:
August 15 to October 31, 2024
Scholarships Available: 1
National Nursing Ethics Conference Scholarship
HPNF is offering one scholarship to attend the National Nursing Ethics Conference (NNEC) in 2024. This scholarship includes free conference registration, and up to $500 for airfare, $600 for hotel, and $100 for incidentals. Learn more about the Conference.
Application Window:
October 1, 2024 to January 1, 2025
Scholarships Available: 1
Sigma Foundation for Nursing/HPNF End-of-Life Nursing Care Research Grant
In 2004, Sigma Foundation for Nursing and HPNF partnered to offer an annual research grant. With the goal of encouraging contributions to the advancement of nursing care through research, one grant of up to $10,000 will be awarded annually. Proposals for pilot and/or developmental research may be submitted for the grant.
Application Window:
January 1 to April 1, 2025
Scholarships Available: 1