Scholarships for Immunology/Oncology
Fund Your Science Degree
The Oncology Nursing Society Foundation awards scholarships to those pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in nursing who are committed to Oncology nursing. One-time awards are for $2,000. Current registered nurses are eligible as well as those who are not licensed RN’s. Non-RN licensed applicants and current RN licensed applicants are scored separately.
The Foundation also offers Master’s and Doctoral scholarships for those nurses committed to Oncology nursing.
Graduate Scholarships
American Cancer Society
Master’s Degree Scholarships in Cancer Nursing
This is an annual award of $10,000 with the possibility of the student receiving the award for two years. Applicants must be United States citizens (with few exceptions) and must be pursuing a Master’s degree in cancer nursing, be currently licensed as an RN and not have earned a Master’s degree in nursing. Selection criteria include experience in cancer nursing, volunteer work with the American Cancer Society as well as other volunteer organizations, and a commitment to cancer nursing.
There are extensive instructions regarding the application as well as additional information and selection criteria available for download by clicking on the following link.
In addition, the American Cancer Society offers Doctoral degree scholarships in cancer nursing in the amount of $15,000 annually with the possibility of renewal for a second year. There are also oncology grants available.
University of Texas – Medical Branch
Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
Zhou Sisters Great Expectations Scholarship
This is an award for an outstanding student enrolled in the Microbiology and Immunology program. One-time award is for $1,000.
Katherina Siebert Award for Excellence in Oncologic Research
This award is for original research in oncology; the amount of the award is $500 and a plaque will also be presented.
Shirley Patricia Parker Scholarship
This award is also for oncology research however it is based on financial need. The amount of the award is $1,000 and will be awarded to a student who is conducting oncologic research.
For more information on the above oncology/immunology scholarships as well as information on the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, click on the following link:
The Siemens Oncology Scholarship Program
These scholarships are made possible through a partnership between the Nevada Cancer Institute (NCI) and the Siemens Foundation and will provide scholarships to Nevada’s nursing students. Three of the four scholarships are set aside for oncology nursing. Four $5,000 scholarships will be awarded annually. For more information about these scholarships, click on the following link. Students residing in states other than Nevada are encouraged to check with their respective state cancer institutes for oncology scholarship opportunities.
Purdue University School of Nursing
Esther McConnaughay Trust Graduate Oncology Nursing Scholarship
This award is up to $10,000 and will be awarded to one or more graduate nursing students of Purdue University School of Nursing who are pursuing a Master’s or Doctoral degree in oncology nursing. Selection criteria include a 3.0 GPA and applicant must be a currently licensed RN. Preference will be given to Indiana residents. For more information about this scholarship Purdue University School of Nursing, click on the following (pdf) link.
