Scholarships & Educational Grants

Check out the many scholarships and grants offered by our national organization. If you are interested in learning more, please visit this webpage from SGNA organization.

CGRN Program Scholarship 

North Texas SGNA Scholarship has been established to financially assist candidates for certification by exam. Scholarship will be awarded each November, the number of scholarships awarded will depend on funds available.

Application Deadline:  

                    Spring Exam: November 30

                    Fall Exam: April 1

Candidates will be notified by email if they met the criteria. Accepted Applicants will serve as a Director in North Texas SGNA.

Eligibility:

  • The candidate must be currently working in the field of gastroenterology and have an interest in and commitment to gastroenterology nursing.
  • Support the goals and philosophy of SGNA.
  • Must have a current RN license.
  • Must be a current SGNA member.

Note: Application attached is from ABCGN, please send the application to northtexassgna@gmail.com

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Associates Program Scholarship

NTSGNA Associates Program Scholarships have been established to financially assist SGNA associate/technician members and nonmembers with purchasing the Associates Program. The Associates Program is an online education program that provides an associate/technician the opportunity to validate their skills by being recognized as a GI Technical Specialist (GTS). The Associates Program is not an official certification but does help enforce the associate/technician commitment to the GI/endoscopy profession. Scholarships covering the cost of the Associates Program will be awarded quarterly to those members and nonmembers who meet the established criteria. The number of scholarships awarded will depend upon funds available.

Applicants are asked to respond to questions that reflect their commitment and participation in SGNA. Applicants who apply should be an associate/technician who is seeking to further develop their skills in the GI/endoscopy practice. All information submitted should apply January to December of the past year.

Eligibility:
You may be eligible for an NTSGNA Associates Program Scholarship if:

  1. You are an associate or technician.
  2. You have been a member of SGNA for two or more years and are currently in good standing or you are a nonmember that has been employed in the GI/ endoscopy field for at least 3 years.
  3. You must currently be employed as a caregiver in gastroenterology.
  4. You must actively support the goals and philosophy of SGNA.
  5. If you are a nonmember, you can show documentation of attendance at an SGNA event on the national or regional level.
  6. You demonstrate need.

You are ineligible if:

  1. You have previously received a scholarship from SGNA.
  2. You are a member of the SGNA Board of Directors.
  3. If you are a Registered Nurse.

Guidelines for Completion:

Any eligible individual in applying for this scholarship must complete the application and return it to NTSGNA by one of the following quarterly deadlines: March 1 and September 1. Applicants are asked to respond to questions that reflect their commitment and participation in SGNA and in the GI/endoscopy field. All information submitted should apply January to December of the past year.

Application is open till October 31,2024

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Advanced Associates Program Scholarship

NTSGNA Advanced Associates Program Scholarships have been established to financially assist SGNA associate/technician members and non-members with purchasing the Advanced Associates Program. The purpose of this program is to provide an associate/technician with the opportunity to further their knowledge base in the field of GI/endoscopy. Technicians and associates are able to earn a higher level of recognitions as an Advanced GI Technical Specialist (AGTS) by successfully completing the Advanced Associates Program. The program is not an official certification but does help enforce the associate/technician’s commitment to the GI/endoscopy profession

Scholarships covering the cost of the Advanced Associates Program will be awarded quarterly to those members and non-members who meet the established criteria. The number of scholarships awarded will depend upon funds available.

Eligibility:
Applicants will adhere to the following criteria:

  • Application must be an associate or technician.
  • Applicant must be a SGNA member in good standing for two or more years or a non-member that has been employed in the GI/endoscopy field for at least 3 years.
  • Must currently be employed as a caregiver in gastroenterology.
  • Applicant must actively support the goals and philosophy of SGNA.

Ineligibility for the Advanced Associates Program Scholarship includes:

  1. National SGNA Board member
  2. If applicant is a Registered Nurse

Guidelines for Completion:

Any eligible individual in applying for this scholarship must complete the application and return it to NTSGNA by one of the following quarterly deadlines: March 1 and September 1. Applicants are asked to respond to questions that reflect their commitment and participation in SGNA and in the GI/endoscopy field. All information submitted should apply January to December of the past year.

Application is open till October 31, 2024

 Learn More and Download Application
 
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