AAOHN Foundation - Academic Education Scholarships

This $2,500 award supports registered nurses or nurse practitioners who have earned their board certification in occupational health nursing and are active members of AAOHN. The scholarship helps cover costs related to certification, AAOHN membership, and attending the AAOHN National Conference.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Be a licensed registered nurse (RN) or nurse practitioner (NP)
  • Be a current member of AAOHN
  • Have passed the ABOHN board certification exam for COHN or COHN-S for the first time within the last five years
  • Have attended at least one AAOHN National Conference (in-person or virtual)

Application Process: Submit a complete application by email, including two endorsement letters (one from a nurse colleague and one from your supervisor), proof of certification and membership, proof of conference attendance, and a narrative addressing specific questions about your professional journey, commitment, and conference experience.

Deadline: December 1

Additional Information: The narrative should be no longer than four double-spaced pages and may be published by AAOHN. Recipients cannot reapply in future years or apply for other scholarships the following year. Selection is based on a 100-point scoring system covering your journey to certification, professional commitment, and conference impact.

Sponsoring Organization

The American Association of Occupational Health Nurses Inc.

7794 Grow Drive
Pensacola, FL 32514
Phone: (800) 241-8014