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.
In This Section
- Scholarships
- 2008 Scholarship Recipients
- Certification
- WOCN Accredited Programs
- Global Learning Center
Important Links
WOCN FEED
- 2009 Election Results
- New Position Paper on Avoidable versus Unavoidable Pressure Ulcers
- Guidance on OASIS Skin and Wound
- Visit the brand new Global Learning Center
- New Position Statement on Stoma Marking
- Inpatient Prospective Payment Changes: A Guide for the WOC Nurse
Gaining membership has helped me broaden my understanding of the complex role of being a WOCN nurse.