Advanced Educational or Training Scholarship

Sponsored by Pelion Surgical

The American Society of Ophthalmic Registered Nurses (ASORN) offers two $750 scholarships each year. Individuals wishing to apply for the scholarships must submit a completed application form. Scholarship recipients are to use the funds for furthering their ophthalmic career goals in a formal educational or technical program, preferably a degree program. ASORN does not require scholarship recipients to apply the funds to courses or work toward a degree in nursing, or toward a degree leading to technician status or certification. However, the Awards Committee will give additional consideration to applicants in a nursing degree program or a technical degree or certification program. Applicants must be furthering their formal education or training in a nursing- or health-related field and must show how this will enhance ophthalmic patient care.

Individual Qualifications

Active membership in ASORN for at least one year prior to application.
Registered or licensed practical nurse or ophthalmic medical personnel, actively working in the ophthalmic health care field for a minimum of two years.
Not a current member of the ASORN Board of Directors.
Enrollment in an approved formal educational or training program or acceptance by such a program.

Use of Monies

Scholarship recipients must use monies awarded to further education or training that advances the individual's career goals and can be expected to improve care for ophthalmic patients.

Selection Process

The Awards Committee will review entries and select the scholarship recipients based on information provided by applicants, including their professional statements.

Deadline for Application

All applications must be received at ASORN headquarters no later than June 1 of the current year.

Recognition

The President of ASORN will notify the winning scholarship recipients.
The scholarship recipients will be formally recognized at the ASORN Annual Meeting.

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