Find Grants and Scholarships

Advancing your knowledge enhances your ability to provide excellent care to your patients. To help you defer the cost of additional courses and certifications, we offer a wide variety of awards, grants, and scholarships.

Find ONS Grants and Scholarhips

Oncology Nursing Foundation Academic Scholarships

If you are interested in earning another degree—whether it’s a BSN, MSN, PhD, or DNP—we encourage you to apply for one of our scholarships for oncology nurses returning to school.

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ONS Congress® Scholarships

Scholarships are available to offset the cost of registration, travel, and per diem expenses. By attending Congress, you can earn up to 30 CNE credits.

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Oncology Nurse Scientist Intensive

The Oncology Nurse Scientist Intensive will join 10 competitively selected participants and senior research scientist faculty mentors to collaborate in a mock study session and working sessions to refine grant proposals. The Intensive is designed to foster the needs and interests of early-career oncology nurse scientists in a supportive environment.

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Research Grants

Research Grants available from $50,000-$100,000 for PhD Nurse scientists from an early career- to senior science investigators.

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ONCC Certification Scholarships

Through the Roberta Schofield Memorial Certification Award, you’ll receive free registration for an Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation certification exam or renewal.  Each year, 150 nurses receive this award.

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Josh Gottheil Memorial Stem Cell Transplant Development Awards

$2,000 awards are given to support RNs working in stem cell transplantation by providing funding to attend a continuing education program that will further your goals related to transplant nursing.

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Leadership Scholarships

Up to $1,200 registration fee to attend a leadership nursing continuing professional development program held either virtually or in-person. Funds are for program registration only.  This scholarship is made possible by the ONS Past Presidents fund and the ONCC Emerging Leaders fund.

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