Contributions for educational grants benefit patients, families and caregivers through preservation of quality education in the specialty of gastroenterology and endoscopy nursing. SGNA awards scholarships and educational grants for members to attend the Annual Course. Based on available funding, grants will be awarded each spring to those members who meet the established criteria. Each sponsor will have the opportunity to promote their company’s recipient(s) during the Annual Course.

$2,000

The SGNA First Time Attendee Scholarship has been established to help new SGNA members (those who have been members for less than two years) attend their first SGNA Annual Course. The scholarship is designed to help professionals who are new to the Gastroenterology field experience all that the Annual Course has to offer. Based on available funding, grants will be awarded each spring to those members who meet the established criteria. Each sponsor will have the opportunity to promote their company’s recipient(s) during the Annual Course.

$1,800

SGNA is offering the RN Advancing Education Scholarship to a registered nurse working in gastroenterology who wishes to continue her or his education by pursuing a BSN, MSN or PhD. Candidates will be reviewed by the Awards Committee and scholarships will be awarded to full and/or part-time students. Eligible applicants are SGNA members enrolled in an accredited advanced degree program who have a minimum GPA of 3.0.

$2,500

Support of the SGNA Virtual Reprocessing Training Scholarship provides direct support to deserving applicants to cover the cost of registration, training materials, and ongoing support resources.

$1,000

The Infection Prevention Champions Scholarship supports the subscription fee for a program enrolling in the Champions Program. The scholarship is valid for one year and is prominently recognized with Infection Prevention Champions promotions.

$1,500/ea.

The SGNA Associates and Advanced Associates Program Scholarships have been established to help associate and technician members complete their GTS (GI Technical

Specialist) or their AGTS (Advanced GI Technical Specialist) training through SGNA’s online training program. Your sponsorship will fund grants in your company's name for members who meet the established criteria.

$1,500

Support of the GI/Endoscopy Nursing Review Scholarship provides direct support to deserving applicants to cover the cost of registration fees and self-study review course.

$1,500/ea.

Named for an early pioneer in gastroenterology patient care, the Gabriele Schindler Award annually recognizes a member who has made important contributions in direct patient care in one or more performance categories. This prestigious award includes an inscribed plaque and medallion, full course registration, and travel stipend at the Annual Course. Recipient will be recognized on the SGNA website and in This Week at SGNA. Your support of the Schindler Award will be prominently recognized at the Annual Course via signage, slides, and from the podium during the presentation of the award, as well as via an awardee profile video that will be made available on the SGNA website for one year following the course.

$5,000

This annual award recognizes a current SGNA member who has made significant contributions to the regional and national activities of the Society in the previous year. Applicants must have been members of SGNA for at least five years and have full- or part-time experience in gastroenterology or endoscopy in a supervisory, teaching, clinical or administrative capacity. Recipients of this award receive an inscribed plaque and medallion, full course registration, airfare and travel expenses at the Annual Course. Recipient will be recognized on the SGNA website and in the Inside Tract. Your support of the Distinguished Service Award will be prominently recognized at the Annual Course through signage, slides, and announcement from the podium during the presentation of the award.

$5,000

This award recognizes the Regional Society most active and dynamic in achieving the goals of SGNA at the regional level. The Regional Society will receive a recognition pin and a stipend. This award encourages Regional Society members to network with others in their geographical area and to maintain continuous education about gastroenterology nursing. Your support of the Outstanding Regional Society Award will be prominently recognized at the Annual Course through signage, slides, and announcement from the podium during the presentation of the award.

$5,000/ea.