2026 ONS Congress Scholarship

Purpose: To support a registered nurse interested in improving cancer care by developing their personal knowledge as a result of attending the ONS Congress and sharing this new knowledge with others.

Scholarship: Four - $2,000.00 ONS Congress scholarships to attend the ONS 51st Annual Conference, Keep Driving Oncology Nursing Forward, May 13 - 17, 2026, San Antonio, TX.

  • Scholarship recipients will present a topic(s) from Congress that has/will improve their practice at the June 2026 monthly PSONS Educational Meeting.
  • Each recipient will receive their award up to $2000 by completing the PSONS Travel Expense Reimbursement Form, providing receipts for travel, meals, and lodging expenses along with Continuing Education Certificate(s).

ONS Scholarship applicant requirement criteria:
1. Member of ONS and PSONS 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. Complete the online application below, which includes your biographical information and a brief essay describing how this educational course will benefit your nursing practice.

5. Your complete scholarship application must be submitted electronically.

6. Applicant can receive a scholarship from each category only once.

7. Scholarships are open to the General PSONS membership as well as PSONS Board Members.

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 sources of funding.
The applicant may not be eligible for the scholarship if another source of funding, such as hospital/institution support, is available.

9. All applicants will be notified via the email provided in the application by December 19th, 2025.

10. If awarded a scholarship, you will be asked to complete a short survey after attending the educational program/using the scholarship. Your input is significant and will help us improve the PSONS Scholarship Program.

11. Scholarship recipient will be asked to provide a photo for recognition and meet specific scholarship follow-up requirements as noted in the application.

If you have any questions, please contact Scholarship Chair - Marge Ramsdell at psonsscholarship@gmail.com or 253-241-8884.

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* 1. Have you been a member of ONS & PSONS continuously for a minimum of 1 year?

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* 2. ONS Membership Number:

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* 3. Applicant Full Name:

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* 4. Home Address:

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* 5. Home/Cell Phone:

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* 6. Email address:

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* 7. Years as Nurse:

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* 8. Years as an Oncology Nurse:

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* 9. Place of Employment:

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* 10. Years employed with current employer:

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* 11. Position/Title:

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* 12. Do you have other sources of funding to attend Congress i.e. workplace/employer support, or other scholarship/grant?

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* 13. Are you certified?

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* 14. Essay:
Describe in 350 words or less:
  • Your current role in cancer nursing.
  • How participation in ONS Congress will improve your practice.
  • How you plan to utilize and share the information obtained to improve cancer care.

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* 15. If awarded this scholarship, I agree to present a topic from Congress which has/will improve my practice at the June 2026 PSONS Educational Meeting:

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* 16. If awarded this scholarship, I agree to be recognized in PSONS publications:

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* 17. Would you be interested in attending a virtual Congress Sessions should it become necessary:

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* 18. Signature (electronic accepted):

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