Awards and Scholarships

LIst of Awards and Scholarships

MDONS  is proud to announce our program of nursing scholarships and awards.  Below is a complete list of all our awards and their due date.   

The Elaine Valdez Scholarship (Annual MDONS Conference Scholarship)

Elaine introduced many of her new oncology colleagues to MDONS, and truly valued all that MDONS has to offer its members. She was always at the MDONS conference and we feel that the scholarship is a fitting way to honor her memory.  This scholarship is awarded to a Registered Nurse with less than 2 years of oncology experience, nominated by a current MDONS member. The winners receive free admission to the MDONS conference that year. Nominations due April 1st (2 scholarships available)

Congress Scholarship  

Maximum of $2,000 to apply toward registration, travel to and from Congress and lodging, and per diem expenses. Application due  January 15 (3 scholarships available)

MDONS Outstanding Oncology Nurse  Application due April 15    $500.00   

MDONS Outstanding Advance Practice Nurse  Application due April 15  $500.00


Certification Awards (free registration for ONCC certification or renewal, including OCN, AOCN, or CPON)

Application due November 1st    (up to 3 awards available)

Bachelor’s Degree Scholarship   

Awarded to a Registered Nurse enrolled in a BSN degree completion program for the year in which they apply. Application due November 1st.  $1,000 (1 scholarship available)

Advanced Practice in Nursing Scholarship    

Awarded to a Registered Nurse enrolled in a MSN degree or Doctoral degree nursing program for the application year. Application due November 1st   $1,000 (1 scholarship available)

Nursing Student Educational Scholarship    

Awarded to a nursing student in their last year of the nursing curriculum and interested in oncology nursing. Must be nominated by a MDONS member.  Application due November 1st   $500 (up to 2 scholarships available)

Research Grant

The Metro Detroit Chapter of the Oncology Nursing Society offers an opportunity to recognize MDONS members who advance the science of oncology nursing and improve patient care through nursing research. The Chapter is proud to offer a grant of up to $5,000.00 for a nursing research project with a focus on oncology nursing care. (1 Per year).  Applications are due on January 15th of every year

EBP Award

The Metro Detroit Chapter of the Oncology Nursing Society offers an opportunity to recognize MDONS members who advance the science of oncology nursing and improve patient care through quality improvement initiatives using evidence-based practice. The Chapter is proud to award $500.00 ** to a member who receives this Evidence-Based Practice Award.  (2 per year) Applications are due on January 15th of every year

Awards and Scholarships offered by the Oncology Nursing Foundation

Oncology Nursing Foundation Academic Scholarships

If you are interested in earning another degree—whether it’s a BSN, MSN, PhD, or DNP—we encourage you to apply for one of our scholarships for oncology nurses returning to school.

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ONS Congress® Scholarships

Scholarships are available to offset the cost of registration, travel, and per diem expenses. By attending Congress, you can earn up to 30 CNE credits.

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Oncology Nurse Scientist Intensive

The Oncology Nurse Scientist Intensive will join 10 competitively selected participants and senior research scientist faculty mentors to collaborate in a mock study session and working sessions to refine grant proposals. The Intensive is designed to foster the needs and interests of early-career oncology nurse scientists in a supportive environment.

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Research Grants

Research Grants available from $50,000-$100,000 for PhD Nurse scientists from an early career- to senior science investigators.

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ONCC Certification Scholarships

Through the Roberta Schofield Memorial Certification Award, you’ll receive free registration for an Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation certification exam or renewal.  Each year, 150 nurses receive this award.

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Josh Gottheil Memorial Stem Cell Transplant Development Awards

$2,000 awards are given to support RNs working in stem cell transplantation by providing funding to attend a continuing education program that will further your goals related to transplant nursing.

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Leadership Scholarships

Up to $1,200 registration fee to attend a leadership nursing continuing professional development program held either virtually or in-person. Funds are for program registration only.  This scholarship is made possible by the ONS Past Presidents fund and the ONCC Emerging Leaders fund.

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For more information on the award of your interest, select that award from the list to the right

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Awards/Scholarships Applications



The Elaine Valdez Scholarship (Annual MDONS Conference Scholarship)
    

https://higherlogicdownload.s3.amazonaws.com/ONS/9567dea6-a85a-4255-9b7a-b42e0b85b4c8/UploadedImages/Elaine_Valdez__1_.docx

Congress Scholarship
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MDONS Outstanding Oncology Nurse
   
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MDONS Outstanding Advance Practice Nurse
   
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Certification Awards 
 
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Bachelor’s Degree Scholarship
  https://higherlogicdownload.s3.amazonaws.com/ONS/9567dea6-a85a-4255-9b7a-b42e0b85b4c8/UploadedImages/Educational_Scholaships.doc

Advanced Practice in Nursing Scholarship
   https://higherlogicdownload.s3.amazonaws.com/ONS/9567dea6-a85a-4255-9b7a-b42e0b85b4c8/UploadedImages/Educational_Scholaships.doc



Nursing Student Educational Scholarship    https://higherlogicdownload.s3.amazonaws.com/ONS/9567dea6-a85a-4255-9b7a-b42e0b85b4c8/UploadedImages/2008_Nursingstudentscholarship.doc

Research Grant

https://higherlogicdownload.s3.amazonaws.com/ONS/9567dea6-a85a-4255-9b7a-b42e0b85b4c8/UploadedImages/Research_Grant.docx

EBP Award

https://higherlogicdownload.s3.amazonaws.com/ONS/9567dea6-a85a-4255-9b7a-b42e0b85b4c8/UploadedImages/EBP_Award__1_.docx

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