Funding Amount

$10,000

Deadline

March 1, 2027

328 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

The Twig Nursing Scholarship

Focus Area: Advanced nursing education and professional development

Geographic Scope: Alexandria, Virginia area; recipients must be Inova Alexandria Hospital employees

Background: Established in 2008, The Twig Nursing Scholarship supports nurses pursuing advanced careers in healthcare. The organization has been supporting nursing education for over 90 years through various initiatives.

Award Details:

  • Amount: $10,000 per year (previously $5,000 in some years)

  • Recipients: Announced in March of each year

  • Eligibility: Inova Alexandria Hospital staff members pursuing advanced nursing degrees (neonatal nurse practitioner, adult geriatric acute care NP, and other advanced roles)
  • Recent Examples:

  • 2024: Three $5,000 scholarships awarded to Christopher Chira (CNOR), Christa Madry (RN), and Peronica Smith (RN)

  • Previous years: Recipients pursued degrees at universities including University of Connecticut and George Washington University
  • Mission: Sustaining hospital staff through educational assistance and professional advancement in healthcare.

    Contact:

  • The Twig

  • P.O. Box 26324

  • Alexandria, Virginia 22313

  • thetwig@thetwig.org
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    No specific application details provided on the website. Contact The Twig directly for application procedures and requirements.

    Contact Information:

  • Email: thetwig@thetwig.org

  • Mailing Address: P.O. Box 26324, Alexandria, Virginia 22313

  • Phone: 703-683-5544 (Thrift Shop)
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    healthcareteacher-development

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