The SGNA Novice Nurse/Associate scholarship has been established to financially assist newer SGNA members (less than two years of membership) with attendance at their first SGNA Annual Course. The scholarship is geared towards people who are new to the GI/Endoscopy field to give them a chance to experience the Annual Course and all it has to offer. Grants of $500 will be awarded each spring to those members who meet the established criteria. The number of grants awarded will depend upon funds available.

Applicants are asked to respond to questions that reflect their interest and reasons for wanting to attend the Annual Course. Applicants who apply should be available to attend the Annual Course that year. All information submitted should apply January to December of the past year.

Eligibility:

You may be eligible for the SGNA Novice Nurse/Associate Scholarship if:
1. You have been a member of SGNA less than two years (must have joined SGNA after January 1 two years prior to application date, i.e., between 1/1/2003 and 12/31/2004 to be eligible for the award for the 2005 Annual Course).
2. You must currently be employed as a caregiver in gastroenterology and be relatively new to the field, with a preference given to those with less than two years experience.
3. You must actively support the goals and philosophy of SGNA.

You are ineligible if:

1. You have previously received a scholarship from SGNA.
2. You have attended an SGNA Annual Course in the past.
3. You are a member of the SGNA Board of Directors.

Guidelines for Completion
Any individual interested in applying for this educational scholarship must complete the application and return by March 1st.