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WOCN Foundation Scholarship Program

Because of the awareness of the growing need for wound, ostomy and continence (WOC) nurses throughout the world and a strong belief in the continued growth and success of WOC nursing, the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society™ (WOCN®) has established a program to award educational scholarships. The partial scholarships are made possible through contributions from individual members, wound, ostomy and continence product manufacturers, private and public donations, endowments, and regions and affiliates, which comprise the WOCN Society.

The WOCN Society Scholarship Committee is a standing committee of the WOCN Society. The scholarship program is operated under the auspices of the WOCN Society Foundation, which raises, maintains and disseminates monies and is accountable for the funding of awards.

Scholarships are awarded to deserving individuals who are committed to working in the specialty practice of wound, ostomy, or continence nursing. Applicants agree to support the WOCN Society's mission and the scope of practice for WOC nursing. Click here to view past recipients.

 

WOCN Society Accredited Educational Scholarship

The WOCN Scholarship Committee is proud to offer scholarship awards for those nurses wishing to attend one of our Accredited Educational Programs.

Scholarship applicants must be accepted into a WOC Nursing Education Program (WOCNEP) Accredited by the WOCN Society. Scholarship applications are accepted twice yearly:

  • Spring scholarship application cycle: Opens on February 1 and closes on May 1
  • Fall scholarship application cycle: Opens on August 1 and closes on November 1

Applications may be submitted before the program begins, during the program or by the first application deadline immediately following graduation from the program. Applications that are selected by the Committee to receive a scholarship will be awarded $2000. 

Requirements:

  1. Seeking education in wound, ostomy and continence nursing care.
  2. Be a current member of the WOCN Society
  3. Proof of one of the following:
    • Acceptance in a WOCNEP accredited by the WOCN Society or Specialty Course (If you are accepted but have not yet begun the program at time of submission)
    • Current enrollment in a WOCNEP accredited by the Society or Specialty Course (If you are accepted and have already started your program at time of submission)
    • Certificate of completion from a WOCNEP accredited by the Society or Specialty Course within three months of graduation (If you have ended your program within the last 3 months at time of submission)
  4. Complete application.
  5. Three satisfactory letters of recommendation from professional associates who have known the applicant for at least one year (one from current employer, preferred).
  6. Has not received an educational scholarship award from the WOCN Society Foundation in the last three years.

>> Begin a WOCN Society Accredited Educational Scholarship Application

 

WOCN Society Advanced Educational Scholarship

The WOCN Scholarship Committee is committed to furthering the role of professionalism within WOC nursing by assisting individuals to obtain a higher degree and helping in personal and academic achievement. Sponsors of the WOCN Society Advanced Education Program have generously contributed funds through the WOCN Foundation to provide a scholarship award program which offers financial aid to offset the costs of a Master’s or Doctoral Degree or NP Certificate.

Scholarship applicants must hold a current certification from the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB®) to apply. Scholarship applications are accepted twice yearly:

  • Spring scholarship application cycle: Opens on February 1 and closes on May 1
  • Fall scholarship application cycle: Opens on August 1 and closes on November 1

Applications that are selected by the Committee to receive a scholarship will be awarded $2000. 

Requirements:

  1. Seeking a Master’s or Doctoral Degree or Nurse Practitioner Certificate.
  2. Proof of a current, unrestricted RN license.
  3. Active member of the WOCN Society. Not a member? Join Here
  4. Proof of certification by the WOCNCB in one or more areas of WOC nursing.
  5. Proof of current or previous employment as a wound, ostomy and/or continence nurse for three years during the last five years.
  6. Proof of current enrollment, acceptance, or completion/graduation (within three months of completion/graduation) from an NLN accredited nursing program/course, or other accredited college and/or university program/course for non-nursing degrees.
  7. Complete application.
  8. Three satisfactory letters of recommendation from professional associates who have known the applicant for at least one year (one from current employer, preferred).
  9. Has not received an educational scholarship award from the WOCN Society Foundation in the last three years.

>> Begin a WOCN Society Advanced Educational Scholarship Program Application

 

Submission Deadlines

All applications and supporting materials (including letters of recommendation) must be submitted before 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the day of the deadline:

  • Spring scholarship application cycle: Opens on February 1 and closes on May 1
  • Fall scholarship application cycle: Opens on August 1 and closes on November 1

Results Notifications

All applicants who have submitted complete applications will be notified of the results no later than 60 business days after the submission deadline per Scholarship guidelines. 

Other Ways to Get Involved with WOCN

Be sure to visit wocn.org/get-involved for updated ways you can get involved with WOCN!

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The WOCN Society would like to thank Coloplast for helping to "Fund the Future" by supporting the educational preparation of future WOC nurses. 
Learn more about the Fund the Future Program to make a difference for a student.