WOCN Foundation Scholarship Program

WOCN SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED

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 regions and affiliates, 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 monies 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 WOCNEP accredited by the WOCN Society or Specialty Course (If you are accepted but have not yet begun the program at time of submission)
- Current enrollment in a WOCNEP accredited by the Society or Specialty Course (If you are accepted and have already started your program at time of submission)
- Certificate of completion from a WOCNEP accredited by the Society or Specialty Course within three months of graduation (If you have ended your program within the last 3 months at time of submission)
Complete application.
Three satisfactory 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 Nurse Practitioner Certificate.
Proof of a current, unrestricted RN license.
Active member of the WOCN Society.
Proof of certification by the 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 three 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.
Three satisfactory 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.

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 dates of May 1 or November 1.

Accredited Programs

Find WOC Nursing Education Programs accredited by the WOCN Society and contact the individual programs directly for dates, structure type, and cost.

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Congratulations WOCN Foundation Scholarship Recipients

2024

Spring WOCN Scholarships
Melissa Hiscock – Accredited Scholarship
Coty Zacharias – Accredited Scholarship
Amy Ekstrom – Advanced Scholarship
Unni Mary Kurian – Advanced Scholarship
Stephanie Lockwood – Advanced Scholarship

2023

Spring WOCN Scholarships
Diana Ambroson – Accredited Scholarship
Ashlee Cranage – Accredited Scholarship
Grace Cullinan – Accredited Scholarship
Davita Essien – Accredited Scholarship
Sarah Hwang – Accredited Scholarship
Audry Holman – Accredited Scholarship
Maxi Jerden – Accredited Scholarship
Kate McMaster – Accredited Scholarship
Kindra Melichar – Accredited Scholarship
Alexxia Richmond – Accredited Scholarship
Chloe Regino – Accredited Scholarship
Julie Scott – Accredited Scholarship
Jennifer Spezza – Accredited Scholarship
Dannielle Viera Serrano – Accredited Scholarship

Fall WOCN Scholarships
Desirae Alsum – Advanced Scholarship
Ashley Christie – Accredited Scholarship
Erica Crenshaw – Accredited Scholarship
Ray Croy – Accredited Scholarship
Ashlee Fisher – Advanced Scholarship
Jessica Nichols – Accredited Scholarship
Susan Solmos – Advanced Scholarship

2022

Spring WOCN Scholarships
Emily (Lomont) Arellano – Advanced Scholarship
Kristin Dingle – Accredited Scholarship
Jeffrey Framnes – Accredited Scholarship
Crystal Mach – Advanced Scholarship

Fall WOCN Scholarships
Melissa Chavez – Accredited Scholarship
Mae Dean – Accredited Scholarship
Kristen Kangas – Accredited Scholarship
April Moore – Accredited Scholarship
Tammy Regitz – Accredited Scholarship
Elizabeth Rose – Accredited Scholarship

2021

Spring WOCN Scholarships
Cynthia Barbo – Advanced Scholarship
Andrea Carlson- Accredited Scholarship
Lisa Dickelman-Foster – Advanced Scholarship
Sarah Jacob – Advanced Scholarship
Hailey Keller – Accredited Scholarship
Lauren Larkin – Advanced Scholarship
Nancy Murphy – Accredited Scholarship
Emily Shook – Accredited Scholarship
Brittany Tegart – Accredited Scholarship
Christy Williams – Accredited Scholarship

Fall WOCN Scholarships
Kristy Aiken – Accredited Scholarship
Ana Liza Cook – Accredited Scholarship
Carolyn Loughner – Accredited Scholarship
Kelly Ryan – Advanced Scholarship

2020

Spring WOCN Scholarships
Christine Abacan – Accredited Scholarship
Rebecca Boudreaux – Accredited Scholarship
Tonya Cook – Accredited Scholarship
Marita Kametas – Accredited Scholarship
Sarah Massillon – Accredited Scholarship
Arlene Messina – Accredited Scholarship
Sherri Murdock – Accredited Scholarship
Ann Marie Nie – Advanced Scholarship

Fall WOCN Scholarships
Dara Gualtieri – Accredited Scholarship
Kimberly Neves – Accredited Scholarship
Karshira Peshlakai – Accredited Scholarship
Cathryn Royston – Accredited Scholarship
Shelley Thibeault – Advanced Scholarship
Tanya Tucker – Accredited Scholarship
Lauren Wolfe – Advanced Scholarship

2019

Spring WOCN Scholarships
Alessandra Brazell – Accredited Scholarship
Kimberly Eisenbarth – Accredited Scholarship
Priyanka Gandhi – Accredited Scholarship
Michelle Gehring – Accredited Scholarship
April McCarty – Accredited Scholarship
Amy Menegay – Accredited Scholarship
Brent Reel – Accredited Scholarship
Christine Shettler – Accredited Scholarship
Margaret Smart – Accredited Scholarship
Jennifer Weiser – Accredited Scholarship

Fall WOCN Scholarships
Marina Andriyakhova – Accredited Scholarship
Jodie Atkinson – Advanced Scholarship
Ashley Baxter – Advanced Scholarship
Dawn Ingram – Accredited Scholarship
Lori Marra King – Accredited Scholarship
Gillian Levy – Accredited Scholarship
Angela Lusco – Accredited Scholarship
Emilie Schlitt – Accredited Scholarship
Susan Solmos – Advanced Scholarship
Lauren Thomasberger – Accredited Scholarship

2018

Spring WOCN Scholarships
Melissa Ayer – Advanced Scholarship
Michele Crooks – Accredited Scholarship
Bethany Eifrid – Advanced Scholarship
Stephanie Garcia – Accredited Scholarship
Leah Hansen – Accredited Scholarship
Amanda Hosier – Advanced Scholarship
Catherine Jallow – Accredited Scholarship
Bethany McDade – Accredited Scholarship
Nadia Morales – Accredited Scholarship
Rochelle Prevard – Accredited Scholarship

Fall WOCN Scholarships
Adam Boroughs – Accredited Scholarship
Amy Cutshaw – Accredited Scholarship
Erika Hefke – Accredited Scholarship
Tina Ramus – Accredited Scholarship
Singchia Sexton – Accredited Scholarship
Autumn Simms – Accredited Scholarship
Molly Stetzer – Advanced Scholarship
Christina Talmage – Accredited Scholarship
Wendy Worden – Accredited Scholarship
Cecilia Zamarripa – Advanced Scholarship

2017

Spring WOCN Scholarships
Lindsay Balderas-Baca – Advanced Scholarship
Maria Bartanen – Advanced Scholarship
Rachel Blundell – Accredited Scholarship
Juliana Chioma Nnaji – Accredited Scholarship
Brandi Janka – Accredited Scholarship
Folake Olubasusi – Accredited Scholarship
Amanda Orozco – Accredited Scholarship
Jenna Piccone – Accredited Scholarship
Karin Price – Accredited Scholarship
Stephanie Rubringer – Accredited Scholarship
Sarah West – Accredited Scholarship

Fall WOCN Scholarships
Angela Paradis – Accredited Scholarship
Melissa Mayes – Advanced Scholarship
Rose Veneracion – Accredited Scholarship
Khyshmah Ramadhan – Accredited Scholarship
Michael Sbarra – Accredited Scholarship
Rebekah Barrette – Accredited Scholarship
Charles Tilley – Advanced Scholarship
Lindsi Huff – Accredited Scholarship
Katherine Rohrback – Advanced Scholarship