The Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society

Education / Scholarships

Scholarship Information and Applications

The WOCN is fortunate to offer healthcare professionals looking to advance their careers different scholarship options. Scholarships are reward twice annually and are reviewed by a dedicated group of WOCN members.

“Receiving the WOCN Scholarship gave me an introduction into the many benefits of belonging to the WOCN Society, most importantly my professional growth.”

Because of the awareness of the growing need for WOC nurses throughout the world and a strong belief in the continued growth and success of WOC nursing, the WOCN Society awards educational scholarships. The scholarships are made possible through contributions from wound, ostomy and continence product manufacturers, private and public donations, endowments and regions and affiliates which comprise the WOCN Society.

Scholarships are awarded to deserving individuals committed to working within the wound, ostomy and continence nursing specialty. Applicants agree to support the WOCN Society philosophy and scope of practice. The WOCN Society does not discriminate among applicants on the basis of age, gender, race, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or marital status.

Scholarship applicants must be accepted into a WOCN Society Accredited Nursing Education Program. Scholarship applications are accepted twice yearly and must reach the WOCN Society National Office by the deadline dates of May 1st or November 1st . Applications may be submitted before program begins, during program or by the first application deadline immediately following graduation.

NOTE: To ensure receipt of documents by the WOCN National Office, send your application via a traceable method such as mail return receipt requested, UPS or Federal Express. It is advisable that you keep a copy of your completed application packet.

On behalf of the WOCN Foundation and the WOCN Scholarship Committee, we look forward to helping you obtain financial assistance to pursue a career in WOC nursing.

WOCN Society Accredited Nursing Education Program Application

WOCN Society Advanced Education Scholarship Program

The WOCN Scholarship Committee is committed to furthering the role of professionalism within WOC nursing by assisting individuals to obtain a higher degree and helping in personal and academic achievement. Sponsors of the WOCN Society Advanced Education Program have generously contributed funds through the WOCN Foundation to provide a scholarship award program which offers financial aid to offset the costs of a Baccalaureate, Master’s or Doctoral Degree or NP Certificate.

NOTE: To ensure receipt of documents by the WOCN National Office, send your application via a traceable method such as mail return receipt requested, UPS or Federal Express. It is advisable that you keep a copy of your completed application packet.

WOCN Society Advanced Education Scholarship Program Application

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