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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 WOCN Foundation 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 WOCN Chapters.

The WOCN Society Scholarship Committee is a standing committee of the WOCN Society. The scholarship program is operated under the auspices of the WOCN 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.

Application cycles:

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

Amount awarded:

Successful applicants will receive a scholarship in the amount of $2,000.

Decision notification:

All applicants whose applications are completed by the deadline will be notified of the decision no later than 60 business days after the submission deadline. 

ACCREDITED EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP

We are proud to offer scholarship awards for those nurses wishing to attend one of our WOCN-accredited nursing education programs.

Eligibility criteria and 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 WOCNEP.
    • Certificate of completion from a 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 Foundation in the last three years.

ADVANCED EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP

We are committed to furthering professional growth within the WOC nursing community by providing scholarships to individuals who aspire to obtain a Master’s or Doctoral Degree or advanced practice certificate.

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 Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board (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 3 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 Foundation in the last three years.

 

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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.