ONF Bachelor's Scholarships

The Oncology Nursing Foundation Bachelor's Scholarships provide financial support to registered nurses committed to oncology nursing and pursuing a baccalaureate degree in nursing. Scholarships are awarded at $3,000 each to support tuition, fees, books, supplies, lab fees, and equipment required for approved courses. The program is supported by the Oncology Nursing Foundation, Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation, Oncology Practice Alliance, Inc. and Thomas M. Burke and Margaret Barton-Burke Scholarship Fund for First Generation Students. Applicants must be currently enrolled in, accepted to, or have applied to a Bachelor of Nursing degree program at a CCNE or NLN-CNEA accredited School of Nursing. Candidates must be registered nurses with a commitment to oncology nursing and must provide a letter of reference from their current work supervisor or academic advisor. Recipients agree to participate in a post-graduation survey. Applications are scored on essay responses, professional growth, contributions to cancer care community, and goals related to the advancement of oncology nursing.