Scholarships, Fellowships, and Loans

ONS Foundation

125 Enterprise Dr.
Pittsburgh, PA 15275
Ph: (412)859-6100
E-mail: foundation@ons.org
URL: http://www.ons.org

Ethics Career Development Award

(Four Year College, University/Prize)

Purpose: One $1000 scholarship will be given to support a professional registered nurse in obtaining knowledge in clinical ethics by providing financial assistance to attend a continuing-education program that will further his or her professional goals and potential to contribute to oncology nursing. The candidate must be employed in oncology as a registered nurse working a minimum of 75% of his or her time in the area of research, clinical, administration education or advanced practice nursing and must possess a BSN or higher degree. Focus: Nursing Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $1000. To Apply: Required: reference(s); resume; nomination. Deadline: 12/1. Contact: Scholarship Contact Person, 412-859-6100, foundation@ons.org.

Genetech, Inc./Oncology Nursing Research Grant

(Postgraduate/Grant)

Purpose: One $10,000 award will be given to the principal investigator actively involved in some aspect of care, education, or research for patients with cancer. Preference is given to projects that involve nurses in the design and conduct of the research activity and that promote theoretically based oncology practice. Deadline: November 1. Focus: Nursing Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $10000. Deadline: 11/1. Contact: Scholarship Contact Person, 412-859-6100, foundation@ons.org.

Janssen Pharmaceutica Oncology Nursing Pain Research Grant

(Postgraduate/Grant)

Purpose: One $8,500 award will be given to the principal investigator actively involved in some aspect of care, education, or research in cancer nursing pain management. Preference is given to projects that involve nurses in the design and conduct of the research activity and that promote theoretically based oncology practice. Deadline: November 1. Focus: Nursing Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $8500. Deadline: 11/1. Contact: Scholarship Contact Person, 412-859-6100, foundation@ons.org.

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Post-Master's Certificate Scholarships

(Postgraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: One $3000 scholarship will be given to assist a nurse in furthering his or her education. Eligible applicants must be enrolled in (or applying to) a post-master's nurse practitioner certificate academic credit-bearing program in an NLN- or CCNE-accredited school of nursing. The candidate must also have a previous master's degree in nursing, a current license in and commitment to oncology nursing. Deadline: February 1. Focus: Nursing Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $3000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; application fee. Deadline: 2/1. Contact: Scholarship Contact Person, 412-859-6100, foundation@ons.org.

Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation/Novartis Oncology Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse of the Year Award

(Prize)

Purpose: One-time $1000 prize to recognize outstanding achievement of an advanced oncology certified nurse. Must have promoted oncology nursing certification and service, and have demonstrated accomplishments in clinical practice, education, administration/case management, consultation, or research. Submit recommendations. Deadline: December 1. Focus: Nursing Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $1000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1 prize(s), totalling $1,000. To Apply: Required: application form; nomination. Deadline: 12/1. Contact: Scholarship Contact Person, 412-859-6100, foundation@ons.org.

Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation/Novartis Oncology/Certified Pediatric Oncology Nurse of the Year Award

(Prize)

Purpose: One-time prize to recognize outstanding achievements of a pediatric oncology nurse. Must be nominated by peers or self-nominated. Must be a certified pediatric oncology nurse and demonstrate accomplishments in encouraging certification of pediatric oncology nurses, service to patients, and excellence in nursing practice: clinical, education, or research. Information and nomination form available at http://www.oncc.org Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field.

Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation/Novartis Oncology Oncology Certified Nurse of the Year Award

(Prize)

Purpose: One-time prize to recognize outstanding achievement of an oncology-certified nurse. Must have promoted oncology nursing certification, nursing administration and service, and have demonstrated accomplishments in clinical practice, education, or research. Submit recommendations. Deadline: December 1. Focus: Nursing Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $1000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1 prize(s), totalling $1,000. To Apply: Required: application form; reference(s). Deadline: 12/1. Contact: Scholarship Contact Person, 412-859-6100, foundation@ons.org.

Oncology Nursing Society/Amgen, Inc. Excellence in Patient/Public Education Award

(Prize)

Purpose: One-time award for a registered nurse who is a member of the Oncology Nursing Society. Must have minimum two years experience in oncology nursing. Nominees should be oncology nurses who are involved in offering creative public or patient education. Deadline: August 15. Focus: Nursing Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $2000. To Apply: Required: application form. Deadline: 8/15. Contact: Scholarship Contact Person, 412-859-6100, foundation@ons.org.

Oncology Nursing Society/Bristol-Meyers Squibb Oncology Division Distinguished Researcher Award

(Prize)

Purpose: One-time award to recognize the contributions of a member who has conducted or promoted research enhancing oncology nursing. Must be member of ONS with a PhD in nursing who demonstrates research and contributions to oncology nursing. Deadline: August 15. Focus: Nursing Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $3000. Deadline: 8/15. Contact: Scholarship Contact Person, 412-859-6100, foundation@ons.org.

Oncology Nursing Society Foundation Post-Master's Certificate Scholarship

(Postgraduate/Scholarship)

Oncology Nursing Society/Roche Laboratories, Inc. Distinguished Service Award

(Postgraduate/Prize)

Purpose: One-time award presented to an oncology nurse in recognition of contributions to ONS. Must be a member of ONS. Must be nominated by an ONS member. Review committee will consider to what degree nominee aids ONS in fulfilling its mission. Deadline: August 15. Focus: Nursing Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $4000. To Apply: Required: application form; reference(s). Deadline: 8/15. Contact: Scholarship Contact Person, 412-859-6100, foundation@ons.org.

ONS/Abbott Laboratories Dr. Mary Nowotny Excellence in Cancer Nursing Education Award

(Prize)

Purpose: To recognize and support excellence in cancer nursing education. Must be an RN and member of ONS with at least two years experience in oncology education. Must contribute to the development of professional oncology practice and meet needs for education in geographic area. Deadline: August 15. Focus: Nursing Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: teaching, designated career field.

ONS Foundation/American Brain Tumor Association Grant

(Grant)

Purpose: One grant available to stimulate clinical research in neuro-oncology. One-time award of $5000. Applicant must be a registered nurse actively involved in some aspect of the care, education, or research of patients with cancer. Research must be clinically focused. Deadline: November 1. Focus: Nursing; Health and Medical Sciences Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $5000. To Apply: Required: application form; proposal. Deadline: 11/1. Contact: Scholarship Contact Person, 412-859-6100, foundation@ons.org.

ONS Foundation/Amgen, Inc. Research Grant

(Grant)

Purpose: One grant for a registered nurse actively involved in some aspect of cancer patient care, education, or research. Award to be used to support research. Research must be clinically focused. One-time award of $5000. Deadline: November 1. Focus: Nursing Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $5000. To Apply: Required: application form. Deadline: 11/1. Contact: Scholarship Contact Person, 412-859-6100, foundation@ons.org.

ONS Foundation/Aventis New Investigator Research Grant

(Postgraduate/Grant)

Purpose: Up to two awards to promote oncology nursing research by new or novice principal investigators. Principal investigator must be an ONS member actively involved in some aspect of the care, education, or research of patients with cancer. Deadline: November 1. Focus: Nursing; Health and Medical Sciences Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 2. Minimum award amount: $5000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 2 grant(s), totalling $1,000. To Apply: Required: application form. Deadline: 11/1. Contact: Scholarship Contact Person, 412-859-6100, foundation@ons.org.

ONS Foundation/Aventis Research Fellowship

(Postgraduate/Fellowship)

Purpose: One award to support short-term postdoctorate oncology-specific research training. Applicants must be registered nurses with interest in oncology and a completed doctoral degree in nursing or a related discipline. Must demonstrate how study with a senior investigator helps career. Previous fellows ineligible. Maximum $10,000 awarded to cover transportation, lodging, tuition, and other expenses. Up to $1700 to attend ONS Congress in following year is also awarded. Sponsoring institution of senior investigator receives $2000 to cover institutional costs and up to $8000 for salary support. Deadline: June 1. Focus: Nursing; Health and Medical Sciences Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Maximum award amount: $10000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1 fellowship(s), totalling $10,000. To Apply: Required: application form. Deadline: 6/1. Contact: Scholarship Contact Person, 412-859-6100, foundation@ons.org.

ONS Foundation/Aventis Research Grant

(Grant)

Purpose: Grants for registered nurses actively involved in an aspect of cancer patient care, education, or research. The principal investigator shall have less than a doctoral level of education and shall have received no previous research funding. Students are eligible to seek funding for thesis or dissertation. One $8,500 and two $10,000 grants are awarded. Deadline: November 1. Focus: Nursing; Health and Medical Sciences Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Maximum no. of awards: 3. Minimum award amount: $8500. Maximum award amount: $10000. To Apply: Required: application form. Deadline: 11/1. Contact: Scholarship Contact Person, 412-859-6100, foundation@ons.org.

ONS Foundation/Bristol-Myers Oncology Division Research Grant

(Grant)

Purpose: Grant to stimulate quality research in oncology nursing to improve cancer patient care. The applicant must be a registered nurse, actively involved in some aspect of cancer patient care, education, or research. One-time award of $7500, a plaque, and airfare to ONS Congress. Focus: Nursing; Health and Medical Sciences Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $7500. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1 grant(s), totalling $7,500. To Apply: Required: application form. Deadline: 11/1. Contact: Scholarship Contact Person, 412-859-6100, foundation@ons.org.

ONS Foundation/Bristol-Myers Squibb Oncology Division Chapter Research Grant

(Postgraduate/Grant)

Purpose: One grant to encourage ONF research. Must be a registered nurse actively involved in an aspect of cancer patient care, education, or research; have support of an ONS chapter; and have a proposal that addresses a problem related to oncology nursing. One-time award of $5000, a plaque, and airfare to ONS Congress. Deadline: November 1. Focus: Nursing; Health and Medical Sciences Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $5000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1 grant(s), totalling $5,000. To Apply: Required: application form; proposal. Deadline: 11/1. Contact: Scholarship Contact Person, 412-859-6100, foundation@ons.org.

ONS Foundation/Bristol-Myers Squibb Oncology Division Community Health Research Grant

(Grant)

Purpose: Grants to encourage research in community-based health agencies such as community hospitals, physician's offices, and nursing homes. Principal investigator must be employed full time as a registered nurse in community-based agency. One-time award of $5000, a plaque, and airfare to ONS Congress. Focus: Nursing; Health and Medical Sciences Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $5000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1 grant(s), totalling $5,000. To Apply: Required: application form. Deadline: 11/1. Contact: Scholarship Contact Person, 412-859-6100, foundation@ons.org.

ONS Foundation/Bristol-Myers Squibb Thomas Jordan Doctoral Scholarship

(University/Scholarship)

Purpose: One award to improve oncology nursing by assisting registered nurses in fulfilling their education. Must be currently enrolled in or applying to a doctoral nursing degree program. One-time award of $2000 or $5000. One award available per level of education. Deadline: February 1. Focus: Nursing Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $2000. Maximum award amount: $5000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1 scholarship(s), totalling $3,000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; reference(s); application fee. Deadline: 2/1. Contact: Scholarship Contact Person, 412-859-6100, foundation@ons.org.

ONS Foundation Doctoral Scholarships

(Postgraduate, University/Scholarship)

Purpose: Three scholarships available to registered nurses who have demonstrated interest and commitment to oncology nursing and who currently hold a license to practice as a registered nurse. Must be enrolled or applying to a doctoral nursing or related program. May not have previously received a doctoral scholarship from the Foundation. One-time award of $2000 or $5000. Deadline: February 1. Focus: Nursing Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 3. Minimum award amount: $2000. Maximum award amount: $5000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 3 scholarship(s), totalling $9,000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; reference(s); application fee. Deadline: 2/1. Contact: Scholarship Contact Person, 412-859-6100, foundation@ons.org.

ONS Foundation Ethnic Minority Bachelor's Scholarship

(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)

Purpose: Three scholarships available to registered nurses with a demonstrated interest in oncology nursing. Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program at an NLN-accredited school, and must currently hold a license to practice as a registered nurse. Must be minority student who has not received any BA grants previously from ONF. One-time award of $2000. Deadline: February 1. Focus: Nursing Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to the following races: Native American/Eskimo; Asian; African American; Hispanic. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 3. Minimum award amount: $2000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 3 scholarship(s), totalling $6,000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; application fee. Deadline: 2/1. Contact: Scholarship Contact Person, 412-859-6100, foundation@ons.org.

ONS Foundation Ethnic Minority Master's Scholarship

(University/Scholarship)

Purpose: Two awards for registered nurses with demonstrated interest in oncology nursing. Must be enrolled in a graduate nursing program in an NLN-accredited school, and must currently hold a license to practice as a registered nurse. Must be a minority student and not have received an MA scholarship. One-time award of $3000. Focus: Nursing Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to the following races: Native American/Eskimo; Asian; African American; Hispanic. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 2. Minimum award amount: $3000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 2 scholarship(s), totalling $6,000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; application fee. Deadline: 2/1. Contact: Scholarship Contact Person, 412-859-6100, foundation@ons.org.

ONS Foundation Ethnic Minority Researcher and Mentorship Grants

(Grant)

Purpose: Award to encourage oncology nursing research by ethnic minority researchers. Beginning researchers must use a mentor for consultative services. ONS Research Mentorship Program will help find mentor. One-time award of $4000 for the conduct of research and $1000 to mentor. Deadline: November 1. Focus: Nursing; Health and Medical Sciences Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to the following races: Native American/Eskimo; Asian; African American; Hispanic.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 2. Minimum award amount: $5000. To Apply: Required: application form. Deadline: 11/1. Contact: Scholarship Contact Person, 412-859-6100, foundation@ons.org.

ONS Foundation Josh Gottheil Memorial Bone Marrow Transplant Career Development Awards

(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)

Purpose: Several awards available to any professional registered nurse for practice of bone marrow transplant nursing by providing financial assistance to continue education that will further professional goals or to supplement tuition in a bachelor's or master's program. Submit examples of contributions to BMT nursing. Four awards of $2000 each. Deadline: December 1. Focus: Nursing Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 4. Minimum award amount: $2000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 4 scholarship(s), totalling $8,000. To Apply: Required: application form; essay; reference(s); resume. Deadline: 12/1. Contact: Scholarship Contact Person, 412-859-6100, foundation@ons.org.

ONS Foundation Master's Scholarship

(University/Scholarship)

Purpose: Nine awards for registered nurses with demonstrated interest in oncology. Must be currently enrolled in a graduate nursing program at an NLN-accredited school and currently hold a license to practice as a registered nurse. May be a full-time or part-time student. Must not have previously received an MA scholarship. One-time award of $3000. Deadline: February 1. Focus: Nursing Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 9. Minimum award amount: $3000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 9 scholarship(s), totalling $27,000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; application fee. Deadline: 2/1. Contact: Scholarship Contact Person, 412-859-6100, foundation@ons.org.

ONS Foundation/Meniscus Limited Multidisciplinary Education and Practice Career Development Award

(Postgraduate/Prize)

Purpose: One-time award to recognize a professional nurse who has made a positive impact on the care of persons with cancer by the involvement of multidisciplinary members of the health care team. Award is not limited to nurses who have completed a project, or implemented a program, but may be utilized to assist nurses in pursuing collaborative practice ideas and exiting programs. Deadline: December 1. Focus: Nursing Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $3000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1 prize(s), totalling $3,000. To Apply: Required: application form; essay; reference(s); resume. Deadline: 12/1. Contact: Scholarship Contact Person, 412-859-6100, foundation@ons.org.

ONS Foundation Novice Researcher and Mentorship Grants

(Grant)

Purpose: Two awards to encourage oncology nursing research by new, or novice, investigators. Principal investigator must be AA, diploma, BSN, or master's prepared. Doctoral students not eligible. Must use a research mentor. ONS Research Mentorship Program will help find mentor. One-time award of $6500 for researcher and $1000 for mentor. Contact for application packet. Deadline: November 1. Focus: Nursing; Health and Medical Sciences Qualif.: High school students not considered.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 2. Minimum award amount: $7500. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 2 grant(s), totalling $10,000. To Apply: Required: application form. Deadline: 11/1. Contact: Scholarship Contact Person, 412-859-6100, foundation@ons.org.

ONS Foundation Nurse Administrator/Manager Career Development Award

(University/Prize)

Purpose: Financial assistance for pursuing a master's in nursing, nursing administration, business administration, or related field. Must have two or more years of experience in an oncology administration/management position. Focus: Nursing; Business/Consumer Services; Health Administration Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $2000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1 prize(s), totalling $2,000. To Apply: Required: application form; essay; reference(s); resume. Deadline: 12/1. Contact: Scholarship Contact Person, 412-859-6100, foundation@ons.org.

ONS Foundation Nursing Outcomes Research Grant

(Postgraduate/Grant)

Purpose: One grant for a registered nurse actively involved in some aspect of cancer patient care, education, or research. Award to be used to support research. Research must be clinically focused. One-time award of $7500. Deadline: November 1. Focus: Nursing; Health and Medical Sciences Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $7500. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1 grant(s), totalling $5,000. To Apply: Required: application form. Deadline: 11/1. Contact: Scholarship Contact Person, 412-859-6100, foundation@ons.org.

ONS Foundation/Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation Bachelor's Scholarships

(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)

Purpose: Ten awards to improve oncology nursing by assisting registered nurses in furthering their education. Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate nursing degree program at an NLN-accredited school of nursing and must have a current license to practice as a registered nurse. One-time award of $2000. Deadline: February 1. Focus: Nursing Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 10. Minimum award amount: $2000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: $20,000 total. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; application fee. Deadline: 2/1. Contact: Scholarship Contact Person, 412-859-6100, foundation@ons.org.

ONS Foundation/Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation Master's Scholarship

(University/Scholarship)

Purpose: Two awards for registered nurses with demonstrated interest in oncology nursing. Must be currently enrolled in a graduate nursing program at an NLN-accredited school and must currently hold a license to practice as a registered nurse. May be a full-time or part-time student. Must not have received any MA scholarship previously from Foundation. One-time award of $3000. Deadline: February 1. Focus: Nursing Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field.

ONS Foundation/Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation Oncology Nursing Education Research Grant

(Grant)

Purpose: One-time award for a registered nurse actively involved in some aspect of cancer patient care, education, or research. Awarded to stimulate research in oncology nursing education to improve cancer patient care. One award of $7500. Deadline: November 1. Focus: Nursing; Health and Medical Sciences Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field, teaching.

ONS Foundation/Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation Oncology Nursing Research Grant

(Scholarship)

Purpose: One award for a registered nurse actively involved in some aspect of cancer patient care, education, or research. Award to improve cancer patient care. One-time award of $7500. Deadline: November 1. Focus: Nursing Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $7500. To Apply: Required: application form. Deadline: 11/1. Contact: Scholarship Contact Person, 412-859-6100, foundation@ons.org.

ONS Foundation/Oncology Nursing Society/Cancer Public Education Projects

(Four Year College, Postgraduate, University/Grant)

Purpose: One-time award to assist registered nurses in public education projects that provide information to enhance the knowledge and awareness of cancer prevention, detection, and treatment to the public. Based on projected aims, background literature review, proposal, plan, time frame, need, and budget. Two awards of $2500 each. Deadline: December 1. Focus: Nursing Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 2. Minimum award amount: $2500. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 2 grant(s), totalling $5,000. To Apply: Required: application form; essay; reference(s); application fee. Deadline: 12/1. Contact: Scholarship Contact Person, 412-859-6100, foundation@ons.org.

ONS Foundation Oncology Nursing Society Research Grant

(Postgraduate/Grant)

Purpose: One grant for a registered nurse actively involved in some aspect of cancer patient care, education, or research. Award to be used to support research. Research must be clinically focused. One-time award of $10,000. Deadline: November 1. Focus: Nursing; Health and Medical Sciences Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $10000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1 grant(s), totalling $10,000. To Apply: Required: application form. Deadline: 11/1. Contact: Scholarship Contact Person, 412-859-6100, foundation@ons.org.

ONS Foundation/Ortho Biotech Oncology Nursing Symptom Management Research Grant

(Grant)

Purpose: Four grants available to registered nurses actively involved in some aspect of cancer patient care, education, or research. Research must be clinically focused and address one or more areas of nursing assessment and management of cancer and cancer treatment-related symptoms. One-time award of $8500. Deadline: November 1. Focus: Nursing; Health and Medical Sciences Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 4. Minimum award amount: $8500. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1 grant(s), totalling $8,500. To Apply: Required: application form. Deadline: 11/1. Contact: Scholarship Contact Person, 412-859-6100, foundation@ons.org.

ONS Foundation/Ortho Biotech Products, L.P. Research Fellowship

(Postgraduate/Fellowship)

Purpose: One award to support short-term postdoctorate oncology-specific research training. Applicants must be registered nurses with interest in oncology and a completed doctoral degree in nursing or a related discipline. Must demonstrate how study with a senior investigator helps career. Previous fellows ineligible. Maximum $10,000 awarded to cover transportation, lodging, tuition, and other expenses. Up to $1700 to attend ONS Congress in following year is also awarded. Sponsoring institution of senior investigator receives $2000 to cover institutional costs and up to $8000 for salary support. Deadline: June 1. Focus: Nursing; Health and Medical Sciences Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field.

ONS Foundation/Pat McCue/New Orleans Chapter End-Of-Life Care Nursing Career Development Award

(Postgraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: One-time award of $2,500 to recognize a registered nurse dedicated to caring for patients and their families during the final stages of life. Must have a minimum of one year experience in end-of-life care. Focus: Nursing Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $2500. To Apply: Required: application form; reference(s); resume; nomination. Deadline: 12/1. Contact: Scholarship Contact Person, 412-859-6100, foundation@ons.org.

ONS Foundation/Pearl Moore Career Development Awards

(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)

Purpose: Several awards to reward a professional staff nurse for meritorious practice by providing financial assistance to continue education. Must possess or be pursuing a BSN and be employed as a staff nurse with two years' oncology practice. Three awards of $2500 each. Deadline: December 1. Focus: Nursing Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 3. Minimum award amount: $2500. To Apply: Required: application form; autobiography; reference(s). Deadline: 12/1. Contact: Scholarship Contact Person, 412-859-6100, foundation@ons.org.

ONS Foundation/Purdue Pharma, L.P. Trish Greene Research Grant

(Grant)

Purpose: One grant to promote oncology nursing research in the area of pain assessment and pain management. The applicant must be a registered nurse actively involved in some aspect of cancer patient care, education, or research. One-time award of $6000. A Purdue Pharma product must be used in at least one area of the treatments being employed. Focus: Nursing; Health and Medical Sciences Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $6000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1 grant(s), totalling $6,000. To Apply: Required: application form. Deadline: 11/1. Contact: Scholarship Contact Person, 412-859-6100, foundation@ons.org.

ONS Foundation Roberta Pierce Scofield Bachelor's Scholarships

(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)

Purpose: Three awards to improve oncology nursing by assisting registered nurses in furthering their education. Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate nursing degree program at an NLN-accredited school of nursing and must hold a current license to practice as a registered nurse. One-time award of $2000. Deadline: February 1. Focus: Nursing Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field.

ONS Foundation/Sigma Theta Tau International Research Grant

(Grant)

Purpose: One award for a registered nurse, with Master's preparation, actively involved in some aspect of cancer patient care, education, or research. Must be a Sigma Theta Tau member. Author is encouraged to publish research results in Oncology Nursing Foundation or Sigma Theta Tau International publications. Research must be clinically focused. One-time award of $10,000. Deadline: November 1. Focus: Nursing Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field.

ONS Foundation/SuperGen, Inc. Connie Henke Yarbro Excellence in Cancer Nursing Mentorship Award

(Postgraduate/Prize)

Purpose: One-time award to recognize and support excellence in the mentorship of oncology nurses. Must be an RN with at least two years of oncology experience. Deadline: December 1. Focus: Nursing Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $2500. To Apply: Required: application form. Deadline: 12/1. Contact: Scholarship Contact Person, 412-859-6100, foundation@ons.org.

ONS Foundation/SuperGen, Inc./Mara Mogensen Flaherty Memorial Lectureship

(Postgraduate/Prize)

Purpose: Honorarium of $2000 for presentation of lecture at ONS Annual Congress and all expenses paid (including airfare) for attendance at Congress. For details see Web site: http://www.ons.org. Focus: Nursing Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $2000. To Apply: Required: resume; lecture. Deadline: 8/15. Contact: Scholarship Contact Person, 412-859-6100, foundation@ons.org.

ONS Foundation/Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Master's Scholarship

(University/Scholarship)

Purpose: One-time award for registered nurse with demonstrated interest in oncology nursing who is currently enrolled in graduate nursing degree program that has application to oncology nursing. Must attend NLN-accredited school and may be full- or part-time student. One award of $3000. Deadline: February 1. Focus: Nursing Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $3000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1 scholarship(s), totalling $3,000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; application fee. Deadline: 2/1. Contact: Scholarship Contact Person, 412-859-6100, foundation@ons.org.

ONS/IMPAC Medical Systems, Inc. Excellence in Nursing Informatics Award

(Postgraduate/Prize)

Purpose: One $1,500 award will be given to the nurse who is recognized for excellence in the emerging field of oncology nursing informatics leading to enhanced quality cancer care. Eligible candidate will have two years experience as a registered nurse and be a member of ONS. Deadline: August 15. Focus: Nursing Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $1500. To Apply: Required: nomination. Deadline: 8/15. Contact: Scholarship Contact Person, 412-859-6100, foundation@ons.org.

ONS/Marsh Affinity Group Linda Arenth Excellence in Cancer Nursing Management Award

(Postgraduate/Prize)

Purpose: To recognize and support cancer nursing management or administration. Must be an RN, active member of ONS, and have three years experience in oncology nursing management or administration. Must demonstrate active participation in ONS, leadership, ability to use management theory, and techniques. Focus: Nursing Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $2000. To Apply: Required: application form; reference(s). Deadline: 8/15. Contact: Scholarship Contact Person, 412-859-6100, foundation@ons.org.

ONS/Pharmacia Oncology Excellence in Oncology Nursing Private Practice Award

(Postgraduate/Prize)

Purpose: One-time award to support and recognize excellence in private practice oncology nursing in an office setting. Must be an RN and an active ONS member and demonstrate community cancer-related involvement and excellence in patient care. Deadline: August 15. Focus: Nursing Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field.

ONS Publishing Excellence/Pharmacia Quality of Life Award

(Postgraduate/Prize)

Purpose: Award to recognize and support nursing excellence in the area of quality-of-life issues for patients and families. Original papers will be evaluated on relevance to topic, supporting research, and timeliness. Author must be RN and ONS member. Paper must have appeared in previous volume of The Oncology Nursing Forum or Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing. See Web site: http://www.ons.org for details. Focus: Nursing Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $1250. To Apply: Required: original paper published in ONF or CJON. Contact: Scholarship Contact Person, 412-859-6100, foundation@ons.org.

ONS Publishing Excellence/SuperGen, Inc. Susan Baird Oncology Writing Awards

(Postgraduate/Prize)

Purpose: Two awards for excellence in oncology writing: one for clinical practice, and one for nursing research. To be eligible, papers must be original and must have appeared in the previous volume of Oncology Nursing Forum or Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing. See Web site: http://www.ons.org for details. Focus: Nursing Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 2. Minimum award amount: $1250. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 2 prize(s), totalling $2,500. To Apply: Required: published paper from ONF or CJON. Contact: Scholarship Contact Person, 412-859-6100, foundation@ons.org.

ONS Publishing Excellence/SuperGen Marcia C. Liebman New Writer Award

(Postgraduate/Prize)

Purpose: Award for a paper that is the first the author has published in a peer-reviewed journal; must have appeared in the Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing. Topic must be timely, directed to staff nurses in clinical settings, research-based. All appropriate papers that have appeared in the previous volume of CJON will be automatically eligible. See Web site: http://www.ons.org for details. Focus: Nursing Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $500. To Apply: Required: published article from CJON. Contact: Scholarship Contact Person, 412-859-6100, foundation@ons.org.

ONS/Purdue Pharma, L.P. Excellence in Pain Management Award

(Postgraduate/Prize)

Purpose: One $4000 award given to support and recognize an oncology nurse for excellence in and dedication to pain management. Eligible candidate must be a registered nurse and member of ONS who is a recognized expert in the field of pain management and has made significant contributions to one or more of the following related to pain management: professional/patient education, clinical practice, or nursing research. Deadline: August 15. Focus: Nursing Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $4000. To Apply: Required: nomination. Deadline: 8/15. Contact: Scholarship Contact Person, 412-859-6100, foundation@ons.org.

ONS/Purdue Pharma L.P. Trish Greene Memorial Quality of Life Lectureship

(Postgraduate/Prize)

Purpose: Honorarium of $2000 for lecture to be delivered at ONS Annual Institutes of Learning. Nominee must be RN and ONS member. Lecture must focus on quality of life issues. Application deadline is December 1. Focus: Nursing Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $2000. To Apply: Required: nominated lecture. Deadline: 12/1. Contact: Scholarship Contact Person, 412-859-6100, foundation@ons.org.

ONS/Schering Oncology/Biotech Clinical Lectureship

(Postgraduate/Prize)

Purpose: Honorarium of $2000 for a paper demonstrating excellence in clinical nursing practice and contribution to development of oncology nursing. Nominations may be submitted by anyone. Nominee must be a RN and member of ONS, and an effective communicator. For details see Web site: http://www.ons.org. Focus: Nursing Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $2000. To Apply: Required: nominated paper. Deadline: 8/15. Contact: Scholarship Contact Person, 412-859-6100, foundation@ons.org.

ONS/Schering Oncology/Biotech Excellence in Biotherapy Nursing Award

(Postgraduate/Prize)

Purpose: One-time award to recognize and support excellence in biotherapy nursing. Must be an RN and an active ONS member. Should be a recognized expert in the field of biotherapy through publications, presentations, research, or peer review. Deadline: August 15. Focus: Nursing Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field.

ONS/Schering Oncology/Biotech Excellence in Cancer Nursing Research Award

(Postgraduate/Prize)

Purpose: One-time award to recognize and support excellence in cancer nursing research likely to make a significant contribution to the body of nursing knowledge. Must be RN and ONS member. Submit manuscript. Contact for information. Focus: Nursing Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $2000. To Apply: Required: application form; manuscript. Contact: Scholarship Contact Person, 412-859-6100, foundation@ons.org.

ONS/SuperGen, Inc. Award for Excellence of Scholarship and Consistency of Contribution to the Oncology Nursing Literature

(Postgraduate/Prize)

Purpose: To recognize RN who has made contributions to the oncology nursing literature. Must have five years experience in oncology nursing and ONS membership, breadth of proposal writing, depth of written material, and show evidence of mentorship. Deadline: August 15. Focus: Nursing Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $4000. To Apply: Required: application form. Deadline: 8/15. Contact: Scholarship Contact Person, 412-859-6100, foundation@ons.org.

ONS/Susan G. Komen Foundation Excellence in Breast Cancer Education Award

(Prize)

Purpose: To recognize and support dedication to educating the public or patients about breast cancer. Must be RN, member of ONS, and have educated the public on early detection devices and early detection screening programs. Deadline: August 15. Focus: Nursing Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field.

ONS/Varian Medical Systems Excellence in Radiation Therapy Nursing Award

(Prize)

Purpose: One-time award to recognize and support excellence in radiation therapy nursing. Must be an RN and active ONS member. Should be a recognized expert in the field of radiation through publications, presentations, research, or peer review. Deadline: August 15. Focus: Nursing Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $1000. To Apply: Required: application form. Deadline: 8/15. Contact: Scholarship Contact Person, 412-859-6100, foundation@ons.org.

Ortho Biotech FIRE Excellence Award

(Postgraduate/Grant)

Purpose: One $1000 award will be given to the nurse who has made outstanding and significant contributions to cancer-related fatigue clinical practice, education or research. Eligible candidates must be a registered nurse and an ONS member. Deadline: August 15. Focus: Nursing Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $1000. Deadline: 8/15. Contact: Scholarship Contact Person, 412-859-6100, foundation@ons.org.

Pharmacia Oncology Nursing Research Grant

(Postgraduate/Grant)

Purpose: One $8,500 award will be given to the principal investigator actively involved in some aspect of care, education, or research for patients with cancer. Preference is given to projects that involve nurses in the design and conduct of the research activity and that promote theoretically based oncology practice. Deadline: November 1. Focus: Nursing Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $8500. Deadline: 11/1. Contact: Scholarship Contact Person, 412-859-6100, foundation@ons.org.

Roxane Laboratories Oncology Palliative Care Nursing Research Grant

(Grant)

Purpose: One $10,000 award will be given to the principal investigator actively involved in some aspect of cancer-related palliative care nursing research. Preference is given to projects that involve nurses in the design and conduct of the research activity and that promote theoretically based oncology practice. Deadline: November 1. Focus: Health and Medical Sciences; Nursing Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $10000. To Apply: Required: application form. Deadline: 11/1. Contact: Scholarship Contact Person, 412-859-6100, foundation@ons.org.

Supergen International Award for Contribution to Cancer Care

(Postgraduate/Prize)

Purpose: One $1000 award will be given to a nurse who has contributed to the improvement of cancer care in a country outside of the United States. The candidate must be a nurse working outside the United States in any setting and contributing to the improvement of cancer care in one or more of the following areas: clinical practice, research, education or administration. Focus: Nursing Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $1000. Deadline: 8/15. Contact: Scholarship Contact Person, 412-859-6100, foundation@ons.org.

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