Doctoral Scholarships

Doctoral scholarships are supported by the Oncology Nursing Foundation and the Ann Olson Doctoral Scholarship supported by Pfizer

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

Application Due: February 1
Applicants will be notified via email by March 30
Scholarship funding will be available after July 1

Award: Doctoral scholarships awarded at $5,000 and $7,500 annually.

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

Purpose: To provide scholarships to registered nurses who are interested in and committed to oncology nursing to continue their education by pursuing a research doctoral degree (PhD or DNSc) or clinical doctoral degree (DNP).

Selection Criteria:

The candidate must be currently enrolled in (or applying to) a PhD, DNSc or DNP nursing degree program for the 2020-2021 academic year.
The candidate must have a current license to practice as a registered nurse and must have an interest in and commitment to oncology nursing.
Two professional letters of support are required. One of these letters must address the applicant's ability to perform doctoral level work.
At the end of each year of scholarship participation, the nurse shall submit a summary describing the education activities in which he/she participated.

To Apply Online:

Clinical Doctoral Scholarship

Research Doctoral Scholarship

Required: Submit $5 application fee payable to Oncology Nursing Foundation through ONS.