The WOCN^® Society offers two types of educational scholarships: Accredited and Advanced. Scholarship Applications are accepted twice yearly and must be submitted by 11:59pm ET on the deadline dates of May 1st or November 1st.

Please read carefully to determine which scholarship is right for you, to learn more about submission requirements, and to begin an application.

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.

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 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.

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WOCN Society Advanced Educational Scholarship

Scholarship applicants must hold a current certification from the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB^®) to apply.

Requirements:

1. Seeking a Master’s or Doctoral Degree or Advance Practice Professional (APP).
2. Proof of a current, unrestricted RN license.
3. Member of the WOCN Society.
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.

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