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  • ONS Congress Scholarship Alert!


    PACONS is offering a competitive scholarship for members in good standing who are interested in learning more about oncology nursing at the annual 
    ONS Congress in San Antonio, TX from April 29-May 3, 2020.  One scholarship will be awarded.  The scholarship amount will pay up to $1000 in reimbursement towards registration and travel costs.  If interested, please fill out the attached application and submit to Laura Todaro (Laura.Todaro@pennmedicine.upenn.edu) by February 28th.


    2020 ONS Congress Scholarship

     

    The Philadelphia Chapter of the Oncology Nursing Society (PACONS) is offering a competitive scholarship for PACONS members in good standing who are interested in learning more about oncology nursing at the Annual ONS Congress in San Antonio, TX from April 29-May 3, 2020. One scholarship will be awarded. The scholarship amount will pay up to $1000 in reimbursement towards registration and travel costs.

     

    Fine print

    *The award will be paid when original expense receipts (not reimbursed by another entity) are received.

    *Applications must be received by February 28th to Laura Todaro, PACONS President: Laura.Todaro@pennmedicine.upenn.edu.

    *The recipient of the scholarship will be asked to present a 10-15 minute summary of the Congress experience to the chapter in the May or June PACONS chapter meeting AND at his or her primary workplace.

    *The recipient of the scholarship must receive support to attend Congress from his or her direct supervisor as indicated in a letter of recommendation (limit of 350 words, attach below).

     

     

     

     

    Please complete the following information:

    • First Name ________________________________________________
    • Last Name ________________________________________________
    • Phone Number ________________________________________________
    • Email Address ________________________________________________
    • Street Address ________________________________________________
    • City ________________________________________________
    • State ________________________________________________
    • Zip Code ________________________________________________

     

     

     

    Are you presenting at 2020 ONS Congress?

    • Yes - podium
    • Yes - poster
    • No

     

     

     

    Are you a National ONS Member?

    • Yes
    • No

     

     

     

    Are you a PACONS Member?

    • Yes
    • No

     

     

     

    In 500 words or less, describe how ONS and/or PACONS influenced you as an oncology nurse.

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    In 500 words or less, describe how you plan to use the information you learned at ONS Congress when you return.

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    Submit a letter of support/recommendation from your direct supervisor (attach; limit 350 words).

     

     

     

     

     

    I acknowledge that if I am selected as a scholarship recipient, I will present a summary of my experience at Congress at a PACONS meeting and at my workplace.

     

     

     

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