2026 Non-Puget Sound Chapter Member - PSONS 46th Annual Symposium
Purpose: Non-Puget Sound Chapter Member to attend the PSONS 46th Annual Oncology Nursing Symposium, October 3rd, 2026, at the Tacoma Convention Center, Tacoma, WA. Two Scholarships up to $1000 to support two nurses outside the Puget Sound Region (Eastern and Southwestern Washington, Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, and Oregon) in ongoing education, networking, and career development.
Scholarship: This scholarship will include Symposium registration plus travel, lodging, and food expenses up to $1,000. Symposium registration information will be provided when the applicant is awarded and accepts the scholarship.
Scholarship: This scholarship will include Symposium registration plus travel, lodging, and food expenses up to $1,000. Symposium registration information will be provided when the applicant is awarded and accepts the scholarship.
- Each recipient will receive their award by providing receipts for travel, meals, and lodging expenses along with their Continuing Education Certificate(s).
Non-Puget Sound Chapter Member Scholarship applicant eligibility criteria and requirements:
1. Member of ONS and local chapter (if available) continuously for a minimum of one year at the time of application.
2. Registered nurse involved in Cancer Nursing.
3. Applicant must be able to attend the entire Symposium.
4. Employed as an RN in Eastern and Southwestern Washington, Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, or Oregon.
5. Complete the online application below, which includes your biographical information and a brief essay describing how this educational course will benefit your nursing practice.
6. Your complete scholarship application must be submitted electronically.
7. Applicant can receive a scholarship from each category only once.
8. The scholarship committee will independently review each application and make recommendations to the PSONS Board. Considerations will be given to applicants who have not attended the specific event or have other funding sources. An applicant may not be eligible for a scholarship if another source of funding, like hospital/institution support, is available.
10. All applicants will be notified by June 19th, 2026.
1. Member of ONS and local chapter (if available) continuously for a minimum of one year at the time of application.
2. Registered nurse involved in Cancer Nursing.
3. Applicant must be able to attend the entire Symposium.
4. Employed as an RN in Eastern and Southwestern Washington, Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, or Oregon.
5. Complete the online application below, which includes your biographical information and a brief essay describing how this educational course will benefit your nursing practice.
6. Your complete scholarship application must be submitted electronically.
7. Applicant can receive a scholarship from each category only once.
8. The scholarship committee will independently review each application and make recommendations to the PSONS Board. Considerations will be given to applicants who have not attended the specific event or have other funding sources. An applicant may not be eligible for a scholarship if another source of funding, like hospital/institution support, is available.
10. All applicants will be notified by June 19th, 2026.
11. If you are awarded a scholarship, you will be asked to complete a short survey after attending the educational program or using the scholarship. Your input is very important and will help us improve the PSONS Scholarship Program.
12. The scholarship recipient will be asked to provide a photo for recognition and meet a specific scholarship follow-up requirement, as noted in the application.
12. The scholarship recipient will be asked to provide a photo for recognition and meet a specific scholarship follow-up requirement, as noted in the application.
If you have any questions, please contact the Scholarship Chair, Marge Ramsdell, at psonsscholarship@gmail.com or 253-241-8884.