APHON 2021 International Nurse Scholarship Program

APHON offers two scholarships that provide an opportunity for a pediatric hematology/oncology nurse from a developing country to attend the APHON annual conference and exhibit each year. The 45th Annual Conference will be held October 27–30, 2021 at the Salt Palace Convention Center  & Marriott in Salt Lake City, Utah.

An additional scholarship will be awarded to a male nurse from a developing country through the support of the David E. Ramos, MD BSN Fund.

The purpose of the APHON International Nurse Scholarship program is to provide financial assistance to a pediatric hematology/oncology nurse from a developing country to attend the APHON annual conference.

• Table of Content
• About Association Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses (APHON)
• APHON International Nurse Scholarship Program
• Aim and Benefits of APHON International Nurse Scholarship Program
• Requirements for APHON International Nurse Scholarship Program Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Association Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses (APHON)

APHON is the professional organization for pediatric hematology/oncology nurses and other pediatric hematology/oncology healthcare professionals. Its members are dedicated to promoting optimal nursing care for children, adolescents, and young adults with cancer and blood disorders, and their families.

APHON International Nurse Scholarship Program

Aim and Benefits of APHON International Nurse Scholarship Program

The scholarship covers airfare, taxi, hotel, meals, and the conference registration fee, up to a maximum of $3,000 USD. The recipient will be responsible for any expenses beyond $3,000 USD.

Requirements for APHON International Nurse Scholarship Program Qualification

Pediatric hematology/oncology nurses from a developing country who meet the below criteria are eligible for the scholarship:

1. Must be able to speak and understand English at a level to understand the clinical content that will be presented at the conference without interpretation.
2. Must have or be eligible for a US visa. If the nurse does not currently hold a US visa, he/she must be able to obtain one in a timely fashion to allow adequate time to book a reasonably priced airline ticket.
3. Must complete both the narrative and video portion of the application in order for the application to be considered complete and reviewed.
4. The recipient must agree to be interviewed for APHON Counts, the APHON newsletter, during the conference for an article that will be published about the recipient's experience.
5.  The recipient agrees to provide a summary 1 year after attending the conference explaining how they benefited from attending the conference and how their professional practice was enhanced.

If applicable, the sponsoring APHON local chapter must be willing to assist the applicant in making all travel arrangements. A member of the local chapter must agree to be responsible for arranging transportation for the recipient to and from the conference hotel and serve as the recipient's 'buddy' during the conference. (If you do not have a relationship with an APHON local chapter APHON will recruit a sponsor to serve in the capacity for you).

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Completed applications must include the applicant’s CV and employer consent form and be received by April 30.

For more details, vist APHON website.