Robin J. Trupp Scholarship
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winners
"Membership in AAHFN has contributed significantly to my professional growth. The opportunity to network regularly with colleagues across the country by participating in committee membership is an amazing venue to hone leadership, writing, and communication skills. Being awarded the Robin Trupp Scholarship was further support for the value of AAHFN in my professional life. Sure, the financial support helped me tremendously with tuition payment in my DNP program while my daughter was in a BSN program at the same time, but even deeper than this, the award showed support of the AAHFN community. I felt truly special!" Susan D'Anna 2019 Scholarship Recipient "Being awarded the Robin J. Trupp scholarship had a significant impact on the successful completion of my graduate degree. This special award enabled me to maintain focus and commitment in earning my MSN during the pandemic. Dr. Trupp and AAHFN's contribution to my educational goals will enhance my investment and service to the heart failure community now and in the future" Joseph Armitage 2020 Scholarship Recipient “I was humbled to receive this scholarship. This scholarship means that I can complete my degree without stopping for financial reasons. I can’t thank AAHFN enough for choosing me!” Catherine Bean 2022 Scholarship Recipient I am thankful to be the recipient of the Robin J. Trupp scholarship 2024. This will assist me as I continue my journey to advance my education at Duke University School of Nursing and grow in the nursing profession as an Adult Gero Primary Care Nurse Practitioner. This opportunity provided to me by Robin J. Trupp and the AAHFN will not just benefit me, but will ultimately benefit many patients in my community for years to come. Thanks so much to the AAHFN and Robin J. Trupp, it is a true honor.
Brittany N. Collins BSN, RN, ACM, CHFN 2024 Scholarship Recipient
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The Robin J. Trupp Scholarship Site is Now Open! Apply now by clicking here.
The American Association of Heart Failure Nurses (AAHFN) is pleased to announce the Robin J. Trupp Scholarship site is now open! Robin’s passion for heart failure nursing is well-known within the global heart failure community. This annual scholarship is in recognition of her ongoing dedication to optimal patient care and the mission/vision of AAHFN.
This scholarship will be awarded to a part-time or full-time student who is a member of the AAHFN and pursuing an undergraduate, graduate or doctorate degree in nursing.
The scholarship recipient will receive $2,000.00 to be used for tuition expenses as they pursue a Bachelors, Masters or Doctorate Degree in Nursing and *free 2026 AAHFN Annual Meeting registration.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Currently enrolled in Bachelors, Masters or Doctorate Program at an accredited college of nursing, in good academic standing (3.0 GPA or higher).
- Current member of AAHFN
- Current members of the Board of Directors, Membership Committee and/or assigned review task force are ineligible
- CHFN is preferred but not required.
Scholarship Requirements:
- Attend the 2026 AAHFN Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA
- Current member of AAHFN and must remain a member throughout the scholarship semester
- Provide a copy of the semester grade transcript at the end of 2026 spring semester for reimbursement.
- Failure to maintain any of the listed scholarship requirements will result in forfeiture of the scholarship.
- Those who have previously been awarded the Robin J. Trupp Scholarship are not eligible to reapply.
Application Requirements:
- Complete/submit the onlineRobin J Trupp Scholarship for Nursing Education Application
2. Submit one of the following options for a letter of recommendation,* in 500 words or less:
· letter of support from a patient describing their interaction/experience with applicant as a heart failure nurse/provider/educator, etc…
OR
· letter of support from a peer describing their interaction/experience with applicant as a heart failure nurse/provider/educator, etc…
*Please note: letters of recommendation must be postmarked or received by the October 31st deadline.
Important Dates:
- October 31, 2025 – Application site closes.
- November 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025 – Review of applications
- January 2026 – Announce recipient of the Robin J. Trupp Scholarship
- Funding – Upon completion of 2026 Spring semester when letter/final grades are confirmed with AAHFN and attendance at the 2026 Annual Meeting
*Please note that the free conference registration does not include pre-conference workshops, Heart Failure Certification review course or the Heart Failure Certification exam.
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