The Minnesota Nurses Association Foundation, a non-profit corporation affiliated with the Minnesota Nurses Association, provides funding for nursing research grants and scholarships.
Each year, MNAF provides thousands of dollars in scholarships and grants to members and students. They are excellent opportunities to advance the nursing profession through research and education. Members are encouraged to apply.
Find out if you, a relative, or a colleague may qualify for a scholarship or grant!
MNAF was established in 1981 to honor the memory of Katharine Densford Dreves. Katharine was president of the American Nurses Association, president of Minnesota Nurses Association, and Director of the University of Minnesota School of Nursing. Her vision and determination promoted the advancement of the profession in the development of knowledge on a state, national, and international level.
- MNAF serves as a vehicle for donations to support nursing research and scholarships for nursing education. You can contribute to the advancement of nursing research and education by donating to MNAF.
- Contributions to MNAF make excellent gifts for special occasions of colleagues or for memorials of a family member or friend. An acknowledgement letter will be sent to the recipient.
- Contributions are tax deductible. For tax purposes, the acknowledgement letter can be used for verification. You may also contribute to MNAF by checking it off on your membership renewal form.
For more information, contact MNAF, 345 Randolph Ave, Suite 200, St. Paul, MN 55102; (651) 414-2800, 1-800-536-4662 or via email.
2025 Meeting Dates
January 22, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
April 23, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
July 23, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
October 22, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
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MNAF Scholarship Application Forms for the 2025-2026 academic school year will be available in March 2025.
Criteria for all scholarships
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RESEARCH GRANTS
Research Grant Quarterly Deadline Dates: January 1, April 1, June 1, October 1
MNAF Research Grant Application Packet
MNAF Research Grant After Funding Packet
MNAF Linda Knauff Clinical Practice Project Grant Application Packet
MNAF Linda Knauff Clinical Practice Project Grant After Funding Packet
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NEW BROOKWOOD LABOR COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
Quarterly Deadline Dates: January 1, April 1, June 1, October 1
Minnesota Nurses Association Foundation (MNAF) is offering three $500 scholarships to MNA members in good standing to attend a class at New Brookwood Labor College (https://newbrookwood.org/).
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NURSING CERTIFICATION REIMBURSEMENT SCHOLARSHIP
Quarterly Deadline Dates: January 1, April 1, June 1, October 1
Minnesota Nurses Association Foundation (MNAF) is offering four (4) nursing certification reimbursement scholarships up to $500 each to cover the fees associated with nursing certification or re-certification.
MNA members in good standing, whose contracts do not include employer reimbursement for certification or re-certification, are eligible for these scholarships.