Doctoral Scholarships

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

Important Dates: 

Applications Open: September 15, 2021
Applications Due: January 30, 2022
Applicants notified via email by: April 2022
Scholarship funding available after: July 1, 2022

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

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

Selection Criteria:

• The candidate must be currently enrolled in (or applying to) a Ph.D. or DNP nursing degree program for the 2022-2023 academic year (starting fall 2022.)
• The candidate must have a current license to practice as a registered nurse and must have a commitment to oncology nursing.
• The candidate must provide a letter of reference from the current work supervisor or academic advisor on organizational letterhead, signed by the individual providing recommendation. The letter must address the applicant's ability to perform doctoral-level work.

Award: Doctoral scholarships are awarded at $7,500.

Academic Application Guidelines:
Reviewers will score applications on several factors. To make your application stronger, here are some tips:

Use free online tools such as Grammarly and have someone read over your application to ensure your application:

• Clearly answers the essay question and addresses the Foundation’s mission pillars and diversity, equity, and inclusion statements (found in the application).
• Is strong in terms of grammar, punctuation, syntax, and conciseness.
• Reflects your role in oncology and how you’ve grown professionally, but also how you’ve contributed to the cancer care community through membership or volunteer positions.
• Includes goals that are specific, measurable, actionable, realistic, and related to the advancement of oncology nursing.