PSONS Student Nursing Academic Scholarship Application Deadline: November 30th, 2025

2026 PSONS Student Nurse Academic Scholarship

Purpose: To support pre-licensure BSN and RN to BSN nursing students who are committed to oncology nursing.

The scholarship must be used by December 31, 2026

Scholarship:

Two $1,000.00 PSONS scholarships can be applied to school-related expenses, such as tuition, or for fees, books, supplies, lab fees, and equipment required for approved courses for the 2026 academic year.

ONS Scholarship applicant requirements criteria:

1. The applicant must be a resident of Washington State or Alaska.
2. The applicant does not need to be a member of ONS/PSONS, but if awarded the scholarship, membership is required. Membership to ONS/PSONS for full-time student nurses working toward their degree is free.

3. The applicant must be currently enrolled in or accepted to an in-person (not online) Bachelor of Nursing degree program or an RN to BSN program at an ACEN or NLN-CNEA accredited School of Nursing in the 2026-2027 academic year.

4. The candidate must have a commitment to oncology.

5. The candidate must provide a letter of recommendation from a current work supervisor or academic advisor on organizational letterhead, signed by the individual providing the recommendation. The letter must be postmarked by November 30th and sent to the PSONS Scholarship Committee, PO Box 2027, Gig Harbor, WA.

6. Complete the online application below, which includes your biographical information and two brief essays describing how your professional goals relate to oncology nursing and how this scholarship will assist in achieving your stated goals. Describe your experience working with cancer patients and families or the cancer community as a leader, member, caregiver, or volunteer.

7. Your complete scholarship application must be submitted electronically.

8. The applicant can receive a scholarship from each category only once.

9. The scholarship committee will independently review each application and make recommendations to the PSONS Board. Considerations will be given to applicants who do not have other sources of funding. 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 via the email provided in the application by December 19th, 2025.

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 significant and will help us improve the PSONS Scholarship Program.

12. As noted in the application, the scholarship recipient will be asked to provide a photo for recognition and meet a specific scholarship follow-up requirement.

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

Question Title

* 1. Applicant Full Name:

Question Title

* 2. Home Address:

Address

State

Zip Code

Question Title

* 3. Home/Cell Phone:

Question Title

* 4. Email address:

Question Title

* 5. Academic Program enrolled in 2026:

School Name:

Nursing Program enrolled in:

Question Title

* 6. School enrolled in is ACEN or NLN-CNEA Accredited:

Yes

Question Title

* 7. Place of Employment:

Question Title

* 8. Years employed with current employer:

Question Title

* 9. Position/Title:

Question Title

* 10. Essay:
Describe in 100 words or less:

Your professional goals, how your goals relate to the advancement of oncology nursing, and how this educational program will assist you in achieving your state goals.

Question Title

* 11. Essay:
Describe in 500 words or fewer:

Your experience in working with cancer patients and families or the cancer community as a leader, member, caregiver or volunteer.

Your interest in pursuign a career in oncology nursing.

Your plans to contribute to the oncology nursing community and specific ways you would like to be involved with PSONS.

Question Title

* 12. If awarded this scholarship, I agree to apply the scholarship award in 2026

Question Title

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

A letter of recommendation from current work supervisor or academic advisor on organizational letterhead, and signed by the individual providing the recommendation is part of the application process. The letter must be postmarked by November 30th and send to: PSONS Scholarship Committee PO Box, 2027, Gig Harbor, WA 98335

Question Title

* 1. Applicant Full Name:

Question Title

* 2. Home Address:

Question Title

* 3. Home/Cell Phone:

Question Title

* 4. Email address:

Question Title

* 5. Academic Program enrolled in 2026:

Question Title

* 6. School enrolled in is ACEN or NLN-CNEA Accredited:

Question Title

* 7. Place of Employment:

Question Title

* 8. Years employed with current employer:

Question Title

* 9. Position/Title:

Question Title

* 10. Essay: Describe in 100 words or less: Your professional goals, how your goals relate to the advancement of oncology nursing, and how this educational program will assist you in achieving your state goals.

Question Title

Question Title

* 12. If awarded this scholarship, I agree to apply the scholarship award in 2026

Question Title

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

Question Title

* 14. Signature (electronic accepted):

* 10. Essay:
Describe in 100 words or less:

Your professional goals, how your goals relate to the advancement of oncology nursing, and how this educational program will assist you in achieving your state goals.