2026 Career Development Scholarship for Nurse Managers
Purpose: To support registered nurses currently in an oncology nursing management position with two years or less experience who are interested in developing their leadership/ management skills to improve cancer care.
Scholarship: One - $1,500.00 scholarships to attend any professional management/leadership development course/seminar. Offerings may be either virtual or in-person conferences.
Scholarship: One - $1,500.00 scholarships to attend any professional management/leadership development course/seminar. Offerings may be either virtual or in-person conferences.
- Each recipient will receive their award up to $1500 by completing the PSONS Travel Expense Reimbursement Form, providing receipts for travel, meals, and lodging expenses along with Continuing Education Certificate(s).
- Conference to be attended by December 2026.
Career Development Scholarship for Nurse Managers: 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, like hospital/institution support, is available.
9. All applicants will be notified via the email provided in the application by June 19th, 2026
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 recipients will be asked to provide a photo for recognition and meet specific scholarship follow-up requirements as noted in the 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, like hospital/institution support, is available.
9. All applicants will be notified via the email provided in the application by June 19th, 2026
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 recipients 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 the Scholarship Chair, Marge Ramsdell, at psonsscholarship@gmail.com or 253-241-8884.