Scholarships with NOEP

Graduate Scholarships in Cancer Nursing Practice

American Cancer Society Scholarship

Annual Deadline: February 1

This award supports graduate students pursuing a master’s degree in cancer nursing or a doctorate of nursing practice (DNP). Applicants must possess a current license to practice as a registered nurse, and be enrolled in or applying to an accredited graduate nursing degree program. The program of study must be offered within an academic institution in the United States that can award an advanced nursing practice degree with demonstrated integration of didactic and clinical oncology content. The student must be advised by a faculty member responsible for the oncology nursing content in the curriculum or program of study proposed for the applicant. The stipend for each scholarship is $10,000 each year, and includes subsistence and tuition expenses. Scholarships are awarded for a minimum of one and a maximum of two years of funding. Continued funding is contingent upon satisfactory progress in the graduate program as documented in the student report.

Applicants may download the application policies and instructions for submission from www.cancer.org. Select the links to “Explore Research” > “Research Program and Funding” > “Funding Opportunities” > Index of Grants.” Applicants who are ready to start their applications may go directly to: https://proposalcentral.altum.com.

For specific questions, please contact: Virginia Krawiec, MPA (Program Director) or Danielle Alsander at 404-329-5734 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

The Society offers several other Funding Opportunities for nursing training, research, and career development, including support for junior faculty and independent researchers. For a full description of all American Cancer Society funding opportunities, please visit www.cancer.org.

Doctoral Scholarships in Cancer Nursing

American Cancer Society Scholarship

Annual Deadline: October 15

The scholarships are intended to provide support for study in a doctoral degree program in nursing or a related area, and to prepare the graduate for a career as a cancer nurse scientist. Applicants must possess a current license to practice as a registered nurse, and be enrolled in or applying to an accredited doctoral degree program. Students must project a full-time program of study that integrates cancer nursing and provides evidence of faculty support. Awards are made for up to two years, with possibility of two-year renewal based on satisfactory progress. The yearly stipend is $15,000 per year, which includes subsistence and tuition expenses.

The American Society offers several other Funding Opportunities for nursing training, research, and career development, including support for junior faculty and independent researchers. For a full description of all American Cancer Society funding opportunities, please visit www.cancer.org.

Faculty Training Program

NOEP sponsors faculty members from Texas professional nursing programs to participate in its 5-day Faculty Training Program held at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston each May. Earn CNE as you update your knowledge and skills in cancer nursing. In addition to observational clinical experiences in inpatient and outpatient settings, program topics include:

Cancer Pathophysiology and Clinical Applications of Cancer Genetics
Site Specific Cancers including Breast and GU
Treatment Modalities, Prevention and Nutrition
Clinical Simulation Laboratory
Survivorship Issues including Sexuality
Pain & Symptom Management
Complementary & Integrative Medicine

This program is made possible by LIVESTRONG. Applications for the 2011 program will be available soon!

For more information, call 1-800-515-6770, x162 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .