International Nurse Scholarship Program
APHON believes in the investment of sharing knowledge with individuals from countries and institutions that otherwise would not have access to critical research and advancements in patient care.In 2025, APHON will offer two 12-month long scholarships that provide an opportunity for a pediatric hematology/oncology nurse to experience the APHON community and gain access to education.
Award
The two individuals will receive an official letter of notification announcing that they are an APHON 2025 International Nurse Scholar and join the community of past scholars. Some of the benefits/advantages of the program:
- Twelve months of a complimentary APHON Membership.
- APHON Annual Conference and Exhibition on-demand access to all education session content and posters offered. Access approx. October 2025 through November 2025. Note, in 2025 this is not an in-person experience.
- Digital access to APHON Member Connections to gain real-time answers and collaboration from our nursing network.
- Digital access to the Journal of Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nursing.
- Ability to take online education through the ACE Center with select complimentary member courses.
- Download access to Medication Fact Sheets and first notice of new Patient Family Handbooks (English and Spanish)
- Member only rates for all APHON Store product purchases – note products can be secured at lower than published rates for low- or middle-income countries upon request.
- Invitation to share your nursing story with APHON members.
- Access to a member of the Global Outreach Committee during the year-long journey.
Eligibility
Eligibility
Pediatric hematology/oncology nurses from a country outside of the United States or Canada and who meet the below criteria are eligible for the scholarship:
- Must be able to speak and understand English at a level to understand the clinical content that will be presented and made available.
- Must complete both the narrative and video portion of the application in order for the application to be considered complete and reviewed.
- The recipient must agree to be interviewed by APHON for an article or webinar.
- The recipient agrees to provide a summary at the end of one year on how they benefited from attending the conference and how their professional practice was enhanced.
- Applicants must not have previously been awarded the International Nurse Scholarship. Those who have applied previously and did not receive the Scholarship may apply again.
- Applicants will grant permission to use their name, image and professional story and testimonial in APHON communications and materials.
Required Materials to Apply
The following materials must be submitted by the time the application portal closes on April 28th, 2025:
- A Completed Paper Application
- This includes basic applicant information with an optional CV upload to highlight career path and experience
- Completed Video Response Questions:
- How would the 2025 APHON International Nurse Scholar program benefit you in your current role as a pediatric hematology/oncology nurse?
- Why do you want to join the APHON community and what unique perspectives do you feel you bring as an exchange partner through this program?
- What part of the award package excites you most if selected as a 2025 APHON International Nurse Scholar and why?
- Completed Reference Form
- This includes a single short answer question for a (1) one supervisor or professional peer to complete on behalf of the applicant.
- Question: An APHON International Nurse Scholar is committed to excellence in patient care, innovative approaches to the nursing practice, and dedication to professional development. In 500 words or less, please share how your recommended nurse exemplifies the qualities and skills that make them an outstanding candidate for the 2025 International Nurse Scholar Program.
- This includes a single short answer question for a (1) one supervisor or professional peer to complete on behalf of the applicant.
All required application materials are accessible via the buttons below. You can submit your application materials either all at once or in parts. However, please note that each part must be completed in a single sitting, as your progress will not be saved
Applications will be accepted March 21st, 2025 through April 28th, 2025.
Thank you for your interest in this scholarship! If you have questions, please write to us at education@aphon.org.