WOCN Foundation Scholarship Program

Because of the awareness of the growing need for wound, ostomy, and continence (WOC) nurses throughout the world and a strong belief in the continued growth and success of WOC nursing, the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society™ (WOCN®) has established a program to award educational scholarships. The partial scholarships are made possible through contributions from individual members, wound, ostomy, and continence product manufacturers, private and public donations, endowments, and chapters, which comprise the WOCN Society.

The WOCN Society Scholarship Committee is a standing committee of the WOCN Society. The scholarship program is operated under the auspices of the WOCN Society Foundation, which raises, maintains, and disseminates funds and is accountable for the funding of awards.

WOCN ACCREDITED EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP

The WOCN Scholarship Committee is proud to offer scholarship awards for those nurses wishing to attend one of our Accredited Educational Programs.

Requirements:

Seeking education in wound, ostomy, and continence nursing care.
Be a current member of the WOCN Society.
Proof of one of the following:
- Acceptance in a WOCN-accredited Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing Education Program (WOCNEP).
- Current enrollment in a WOCN-accredited WOCNEP.
- Certificate of completion from a WOCN-accredited WOCNEP within three months of graduation.
Complete application.
Two (2) letters of recommendation from professional associates who have known the applicant for at least one year (one from current employer, preferred).
Has not received an educational scholarship award from the WOCN Society Foundation in the last three years.

WOCN ADVANCED EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP

Scholarship applicants must hold a current certification from the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB®) to apply.

Requirements:

Seeking a Master’s or Doctoral Degree or Advance Practice Professional (APP).
Proof of a current, unrestricted RN license.
Member of the WOCN Society.
Proof of certification by the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB) in one or more areas of WOC nursing.
Proof of current or previous employment as a wound, ostomy and/or continence nurse for three years during the last five years.
Proof of current enrollment, acceptance, or completion/graduation (within 3 months of completion/graduation) from an NLN-accredited nursing program/course or other accredited college and/or university program/course for non-nursing degrees.
Complete application.
Two (2) letters of recommendation from professional associates who have known the applicant for at least one year (one from current employer, preferred).
Has not received an educational scholarship award from the WOCN Foundation in the last three years.

AWARDED AMOUNT

Applications that are selected by the Committee to receive a scholarship will be awarded $2,000.

SCHOLARSHIP CYCLES

Scholarship applications are accepted twice yearly and must reach the WOCN Society National Office by the deadline.

Spring scholarship application cycle: Opens on February 1 and closes on May 1
Fall scholarship application cycle: Opens on August 1 and closes on November 1

WOCNCB CERTIFICATION EXAM FEE SUPPORT

Through the support of the WOCNCB, individuals awarded a scholarship receive a complimentary certification exam fee for the specialty they will be studying. To receive the complimentary certification exam fee, scholarship recipients must email info@wocncb.org and include a copy of their scholarship award letter along with proof of completion of the WOC Nursing Education Program covered by the scholarship. A voucher code will then be provided to use when applying to take the certification exam.