The 2025 call for scholarship, award, and grant applications is now closed. Please check back in early 2026 for more information on next year’s call.

OADN Foundation Mission
The OADN Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the Organization for Associate Degree Nursing. The Foundation advances excellence in associate degree nursing education by investing in academic progression, leadership development, and scholarly research that strengthen the nursing workforce.
OADN Foundation Goals
Academic Progression & Professional Development
Provide scholarships to support the preparation and development of associate degree faculty and students.
Leadership
Promote the development and recognition of nurse leaders in associate degree nursing education.
Research
Support scholarly research to advance associate degree nursing education.
Applications & Resources
The 2026 Call for Applications will launch in February.
Bobbie Anderson Leadership Award
Donna Meyer Visionary Impact Award
Elsevier Educator of The Year
Annual Funding: One award of $1,500
Wolters Kluwer New Educator Award
Annual Funding: One award of $1,000
Level Up RN Educator Scholarship
Annual Funding: $1,000 plus a complete Level Up RN Ultimate Nursing School Survival Kit (valued at $469.95), one-year Level Up RN Membership (valued at $99), and Flashables (valued at $199)
Wolters Kluwer Nurse Educator Scholarship
2025 Funding: One scholarship of $1,000
OADN Foundation Educator Scholarship for Academic Progression
Annual Funding: One scholarship of $2,500
Trajecsys Leadership Institute Scholarships
Awardees chosen based on OADN Leadership Institute Application Process. Contact Karen.LaMartina@OADN.org for more information.
Students, please use your nursing program’s OADN membership number for these scholarship applications.
AACN Student Scholarship for Critical-Care Practice
sponsored by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
Annual Funding: Eight scholarships of $2,500 each
Alpha Delta Nu Student Scholarship for Leadership and Service
funded by the Illinois Organization for Associate Degree Nursing
Annual Funding: One scholarship of $1,000
Level Up RN Student Scholarship
Annual Funding: One scholarship of $1,000 plus a complete Level Up RN Ultimate Nursing School Survival Kit (valued at $469.95), one-year Level Up RN Membership (valued at $99), and Flashables (valued at $199)
WoltersKluwer LPN Transition Scholarship
Annual Funding: One scholarship of $1,000
OADN Foundation Student Scholarship for Allied Health Careerists in Nursing
Annual Funding: One scholarship of $1,500
i-Human Patients Simulation Advancement Grant
sponsored by Kaplan North America
Annual Funding: One award of $2,000
OADN Foundation Research Grant
Annual Funding: One award of $5,000
PRESIDENT: Donna Meyer MSN, RN, ANEF, FAADN, FAAN – OADN CEO Emeritus
VICE PRESIDENT: Kimberly J. Harper MS, RN, FAAN – Chief Executive Officer Emeritus and Executive Consultant, Indiana Center for Nursing
TREASURER: Tom Cucuel
SECRETARY: Sandra Y. Walker EJD, MS, RN, FAADN
DIRECTOR: Andy Mendelson – VP Sales and Account Management, Archer Review
DIRECTOR: Tonya Taylor, MSN, RN, MBA – Sentinel U
DIRECTOR: Elaine Foster Ph.D. – Vice President of Nursing, Educational Affiliates
DIRECTOR: Cara Heinrich – VP, Customer Success, Trajecsys Corporation
DIRECTOR: Juan M González DNP, Ph.D., APRN, AGACNP-BC, ENP-C, FNP-BC, CEN, CNE, FAANP, FAAN – Professor of Clinical Director, Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program, University of Miami
DIRECTOR: Geoffrey M. Roche MPA – Senior Vice President, Healthcare Solutions, Academic and Product Innovation, Risepoint
EX-OFFICIO DIRECTOR: OADN Chief Executive Officer – Rick García Ph.D., RN, CCM, FAAOHN, FAADN, FAAN
Latest News
OADN Foundation Honors 2025 Award, Scholarship, and Grant Recipients, Celebrating Excellence in the Associate Degree Nursing Pathway Washington, D.C. — August 13, 2025 — The Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN) Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 Awards, Scholarships, and Grants, honoring exceptional educators, dedicated researchers, and inspiring students who are [...]
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