DNA Career Mobility Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Dermatology Nurses' Association
Overview
Description: The Dermatology Nurses’ Association (DNA) Career Mobility Scholarship funds continuing nursing education for a DNA member to enhance their ability to contribute to the dermatologic community. The scholarship supports professional growth by reducing financial barriers to education and training in dermatology nursing. This award is intended for members pursuing career-advancing learning opportunities that directly impact patient care and the specialty. Applicants should be current DNA members and prepared to document their enrollment or admission to a certified school of nursing when required.
- Purpose: support continuing nursing education in dermatology
- Administered by the Dermatology Nurses’ Association (DNA)
- Target audience: current DNA members
- Requires documentation of nursing school admission when applicable
Award Details
Award Value: One scholarship of $1,000 will be awarded to a single recipient for educational purposes. The funds are intended to cover expenses related to continuing education, training, or other career mobility activities within the dermatology specialty. The selection emphasizes the applicant’s potential to apply learning to practice and contribute to the dermatologic community. No additional award amounts or multiple-award options are specified in the materials provided.
- Number of awards: one
- Amount: $1,000
- Use: continuing education and career mobility
Application Instructions
How to Apply: Complete questions 1–7 on the DNA Recognition Program Application Form and attach your essay as a separate document. Responses to questions 1, 2, and 7 are collected for demographic purposes only; the scholarship will be awarded based on the quality and content of your essay, with responses to questions 3–6 considered in the review. The essay must be single-sided, 12 pt font, double-spaced, and 1,200 words or fewer. Follow all submission format requirements carefully to ensure your application is considered.
Application Timeline: Applications must be postmarked on or before the October deadline to be considered for the following year’s award term; the exact calendar date should be confirmed on the current application instructions.
- Complete questions 1–7 on the application form
- Essay is primary basis for award; questions 3–6 inform evaluation
- Essay format: single-sided, 12 pt font, double-spaced, ≤1,200 words
- Application must be postmarked by the October deadline (verify exact date)
Essay Prompts
Being a member of the DNA is a catalyst for professional growth. The scholarship selection is driven primarily by the applicant’s essay, which should respond directly to the prompts provided. Address each prompt clearly and concisely within the 1,200-word limit, demonstrating how your achievements and goals align with dermatology nursing. Use concrete examples and explain how the scholarship will impact your career trajectory.
- Describe your most meaningful achievements. How do they relate to your field of study and your future goals?
- How will receiving a career mobility scholarship impact your professional growth and development in the specialty of dermatology?
- Discuss any financial barriers you may have.
- Respond to all three prompts within one essay document
- Essay quality and relevance are primary selection criteria
- Stay within the 1,200-word limit and follow formatting rules
Application Questions
Required Application Details: The application asks for education history, certifications, years of active DNA membership, dermatology experience, professional association involvement, and recent professional volunteer activities. You should document degrees and diplomas, list relevant certifications (dermatology nursing and other nursing credentials), and indicate years of DNA membership and dermatology experience. The application also requests up to five recent professional association roles and up to three professional volunteer activities completed within the last three years. Finally, indicate a DNA volunteer opportunity you would like to pursue.
- Education (document all degrees/diplomas)
- Certification:
- Dermatology Nursing
- Other Nursing
- Other
- Years Active DNA Membership:
- Current, consecutive, and complete 2 years
- 2–4 years
- 5–9 years
- 10 years or greater
- Dermatology Experience:
- 2–4 years
- 5–9 years
- 10 years or greater
- Professional Associations (within last 3 years; up to five examples):
- DNA National (e.g., elected office, committee chair, board roles, convention speaker, JDNA author, reviewer, moderator)
- DNA Local Chapter (officer/committee chair or other)
- Membership in other professional organizations (e.g., ANA, AANP, state nurses’ association; leadership or advocacy roles)
- Professional Volunteer Activities for the last 3 years (limit to 3 examples):
- Skin cancer screenings
- Health fairs or community health events
- Dermatology or related health camps; committees or leadership in work setting
- DNA Volunteer opportunity you would like to pursue
- Provide complete education and certification details
- Indicate membership duration and dermatology experience
- List professional associations and recent volunteer activities
Required Materials & Submission
Submission Requirements: Applications must include proof of admission to a certified school of nursing when specified and all materials must be submitted single-sided on paper. Assemble the application form and essay as separate items per the instructions, and ensure the full packet is postmarked by the October deadline to be eligible for the next year’s award term. Confirm any mailing address and the exact postmark deadline on the current application materials before sending.
- Include proof of admission to a certified school of nursing if required
- Submit all application materials single-sided on paper
- Ensure application packet is postmarked by the October deadline
History of the Award
Background: The DNA Career Mobility Scholarship has been recognized externally for supporting nursing education; it was included in Nursing School Hub’s roundup of the Top 30 National Nursing Scholarships for 2019. The recognition highlights the scholarship’s role in expanding access to professional development for dermatology nurses. The award aims to promote career mobility and strengthen the contribution of nurses to the dermatologic community.
- Noted in Nursing School Hub’s Top 30 National Nursing Scholarships (2019)
- Designed to expand access to career-advancing education
- Supports the professional development of dermatology nurses