Master's Scholarships

All awards, grants and scholarships are tentative and subject to change based on funding availability.

Supported by the ONS Foundation, Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation

PURPOSE:

To provide scholarships to registered nurses who are interested in and committed to oncology nursing to continue their education by pursuing a master's degree in nursing.

SCHOLARSHIP:

Masters degree scholarships are awarded annually at $3,000 each.

One $1,000 scholarship is available from Oncology Hematology Care, Inc. for a member of the Cincinnati Tri State Chapter of ONS to pursue a BSN or MSN degree.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. The candidate must be currently enrolled in (or applying to) a masters nursing degree at an NLN or CCNE accredited School of Nursing and enrolled in the 2012-2013 academic year.
  2. The candidate must have a current license to practice as a registered nurse and must have an interest in and commitment to oncology nursing.
  3. Upon completion of degree, the nurse shall submit a summary describing the education activities in which he/she participated.

NOTE: An individual cannot receive this award more than one time.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 1, 2013

Please check back for the application after September 1.

2011 ONS Foundation Masters Scholarship Recipients Supported By
Jennifer M. DeSanto, RN, CCRC Genentech
Barbara W. Eron, RN OCN® CPON® Genentech
Tracie Ann Peer, RN BSN OCN® CRN® Genentech
Jennifer L. Witt, RN N OCN® Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation
Cheryl Petersen, RN BSN CPHON® Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation
Linda K. Baer, RN BSN OCN® ONS Foundation Endowment
Andrea Maners, RN ONS Foundation Endowment
Bonnie D. Yates, RN BSN ONS Foundation Endowment
2011 ONS Foundation Post-Masters Scholarship Recipients Supported By
Latonya E. Mann, RN, BSN, OCN® CRNI Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation
Stephanie J. Rexilius, RN N OCN® Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation and ONS Foundation Endowment