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Accepted into the Nurse Director or Nurse Manager Fellowship program.

Applicant has support of leadership from their own organization.

Release time to attend programs is supported by their organization.

Applicant’s organization provides mentoring support.

Sitting board members of AHA, ��������and the �������� are ineligible.

Completion of financial aid application.

Provide written reports on the Fellowship experience

At the mid-point of the Fellowship program | Following completion of the Fellowship program | Annually for a two-year period | Allow the �������� to use information in the reports in promotional materials

Written reports from the fellowship participant's supervisor and mentor

At the mid-point of the Fellowship program | Following completion of the Fellowship program | Annually for a two-year period | Allow the �������� to use information in the reports in promotional materials

Personal Letter of thanks

Write personal letter of thanks to �������� donors at the beginning and end of the program.

Attend �������� events at the ��������Annual Conference including:

�������� Soirée | Meet and greet with program donors | Others events as appropriate

Candidate Statement

You agree to the requirements and expectations to become a Pamela Austin Thompson Scholar.

Letter of Support from Supervisor

This letter must address organizational structure, the need for financial aid, why you support the applicant's participation in this fellowship program, how the applicant will be supported internally and an agreement to the requirements and expectation of the Pamela Austin Thompson Scholars financial aid. Please be aware, the letters of recommendation and support from the applicant's supervisor and mentor carry significant weight in the evaluation process. Robust letters addressing the above and showcasing the applicant and their work will be scored higher than more generic letters.

Letter of Support from Organizational Mentor

The applicant's mentor must address how the mentoring relationship will work throughout the year. The statement should include at least one specific outcome and why the mentor supports the applicant. Please include a statement agreeing to the requirements and expectations of the Pamela Austin Thompson Scholars program. Please be aware, the letters of recommendation and support from the applicant's supervisor and mentor carry significant weight in the evaluation process. Robust letters addressing the above and showcasing the applicant and their work will be scored higher than more generic letters.

Fellowship Application

Submitted application of the Nurse Manager or Nurse Director Fellowship.

Financial aid application deadline

The financial aid application is due the same date as the Nurse Manager and Nurse Director Fellowship application.

Financial Aid Notification November 2025