Dear TKAL Members,
TKAL award, scholarship, and nomination applications are now open and due by February 28, 2026. The following opportunities for awards and scholarships are available: Recognition Awards, Student Scholarships, and Lifelong Learning Scholarships.
Recognition Awards
Recognition Awards annually recognize outstanding contributions to nursing and excellence in one or more of the following categories: Research, Education, Nursing Practice, Leadership, Mentorship, and Student Performance.
Faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to nominate a deserving colleague or student (or self-nominate) by describing how the nominee contributes to the nursing profession.
Please email the completed Recognition Award Nominating Form (Click on the link for the form) to bpervis@excelsior.edu by February 28, 2026, to be recognized at the Tau Kappa-at-Large annual induction ceremony.
Student Scholarships
Student Scholarships for Excelsior University, Siena College, and Empire State University nursing students are now available. Faculty may nominate students, or students may self-apply.
Please email the Student Scholarship application (Click on the link or the application) to bpervis@excelsior.edu by February 28, 2026.
Lifelong Learning Scholarships
Lifelong Learning Scholarships are now available for Tau Kappa-at-Large members.
Please email the Lifelong Learning Scholarship application (Click on the link for the application) to bpervis@excelsior.edu by February 28, 2026.
Thank you in advance for supporting and recognizing excellence in nursing!
TKAL Awards Committee