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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, at $2,000 per recipient, are made possible through contributions from individual members and industry partners.

The Scholarship Committee is a standing committee of the 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.

Applicants agree to support the Society's mission and the scope of practice for WOC nursing. Click here to view past recipients.

WOCN Accredited Educational Scholarship

The WOCN Scholarship Committee is proud to offer scholarship awards for those nurses wishing to attend one of WOCN-accredited Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing Education Programs (WOCNEPs).

Requirements:

  1. Seeking education in wound, ostomy, and continence nursing care.
  2. Be a current member of the WOCN Society. Not a member? Join Here.
  3. Proof of one of the following:
    • Acceptance in a WOCN-accredited Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing Education Program (WOCNEP).
    • Current enrollment in a WOCN-accredited WOCNEP.
    • Certificate of completion from a WOCN-accredited WOCNEP within three months of graduation.
  4. Complete application.
  5. Two (2) 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 Advanced Educational Scholarship

The WOCN Scholarship Committee is committed to assisting individuals to obtain a higher degree and helping in personal and academic achievement. Funds raised through the WOCN Foundation enable us to provide scholarships to offset the costs of a Master’s, Doctoral Degree, or Advance Practice Professional (APP).

Requirements:

  1. Seeking a Master’s or Doctoral Degree or Advance Practice Professional (APP).
  2. Proof of a current, unrestricted RN license.
  3. Be a current 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. Two (2) 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: February 1 - May 1

Fall scholarship application cycle: August 1 - 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. You will be notified whether you were awarded or not awarded the scholarship.

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.