Scholarships and Grants

The Foundation has awarded grants and scholarships to more than 3,000 nurses working to earn a degree, achieve advanced certification, and complete continuing nurse education.

Get answers to frequently asked questions about AORN Foundation Scholarships, including what is available, how to apply, and more.

The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses' (AORN) Foundation scholarship supporters help provide quality education, support, and commitment to perioperative nurses through their generous donations.

The AORN Research Grants Program supports high-quality research studies that contribute to the development of the science of perioperative nursing.