Advancing NNP Training in Atlanta
The Dr. Allison Rose Memorial Fund provides up to $25,000 per year in tuition assistance to nurses pursuing Neonatal Nurse Practitioner certification
About the Fund
Honoring Allison's legacy through education and care
Our Mission
The Dr. Allison Rose Memorial Fund was founded in 2025 to advance neonatal nurse practitioner (NNP) training in Atlanta. Throughout much of the country, and certainly within the Emory system, neonatal ICUs are significantly understaffed in NNPs. The Fund aims to address this problem by focusing on the "top of the funnel": increasing the number of NNP students and therefore the number of NNPs that will eventually be available on the job market.
Purpose
This scholarship fund is specifically designed to support registered nurses who are applying to graduate school programs to become Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (NNPs). To this end, the Fund's award decisions are need-aware, and the intent is that awards will be made to qualified candidates that otherwise would be financially unable to attend an NNP degree program.
About Dr. Allison Rose
The Fund was created to honor the legacy of Dr. Allison Thomas Rose. From medical school onwards, Dr. Rose received all of her medical training at Emory, including appointments as Pediatric Chief Resident from 2016-17 and Co-Chief Fellow (Division of Neonatology) from 2019-20. From 2020-25, she served as an attending in neonatology at all three Emory/CHOA NICUs. Her clinical research focused on necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) and the NEC Society recognizes this work through the Allison Rose Advocacy Scholarship. Dr. Rose was a committed advocate for infant and maternal health. Her work with the Georgia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics led to nearly $500,000/year being allocated to the 2022-23 Georgia state fiscal budget for Medicaid coverage of donor human milk for inpatient use in premature infants.
Financial Support
Up to $25,000 in tuition assistance per year for up to two years of study for qualified candidates.
Targeted Impact
Supporting new NNP students with financial need, to address the critical shortage in Atlanta-area NICUs.
Neonatal Focus
Specifically supporting those committed to advancing neonatal care through specialized education and practice.
Eligibility Requirements
Who can apply for the Allison Rose Memorial Fund scholarship
Registered Nurse
Must be a currently licensed Registered Nurse (RN) with active nursing practice experience.
Emory/CHOA Employment
Must be currently employed in an Emory or CHOA NICU to be eligible for the scholarship.
Graduate School Applicant
Must be applying to or currently enrolled in a graduate program leading to Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) certification.
Service Commitment
Awards are contingent upon a commitment of no less than 3 years of service in an Emory or CHOA NICU after graduation.
How to Apply
Simple steps to be considered for the Allison Rose Memorial Fund scholarship
Prepare Your Application
Complete your graduate school application for a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner program at your chosen institution.
Include Scholarship Note
In your school admission application, include a special note indicating that you would like to be considered for the Dr. Allison Rose Memorial Fund scholarship.
Submit Your Application
Submit your complete application to your chosen graduate program. The scholarship committee will review applications through the school's admission process.
Important Note
The Dr. Allison Rose Memorial Fund scholarship is awarded through participating graduate programs. Please ensure you indicate your interest in this scholarship in your school admission application materials.
Contact Information
Get in touch with questions about the Dr. Allison Rose Memorial Fund
Contact Information
The Dr. Allison Rose Memorial Fund, Inc. is incorporated within the state of Georgia and is currently applying for 501(c)(3) nonprofit status with the IRS. For questions about the scholarship fund, please contact Ian Rose, founder and chairman of the board of directors, at ianrose14@gmail.com.
Application Process
Initially, the Fund's awards will be open exclusively to registered nurses (RNs) currently employed in an Emory or CHOA NICU. Please ensure you indicate your interest in this scholarship in your school admission application materials.