Ohio Nurses Foundation Scholarships and Research Grants

One of the primary functions of the ONF is to provide scholarships to students that have decided to major in nursing or to nurses who are looking to continue their education, and to provide research grants to nurses who are working to expand the knowledge base of nursing.

Below is a list of available scholarships and research grants. Applications must be postmarked by January 15th each year.  The deadline for 2010 scholarships has passed. We are now accepting applications for 2011. For questions concerning the ONF scholarship or research grant process, please contact Gingy Harshey-Meade at (614) 448-1020 or gharsheymeade@ohnurses.org.

Grants

Cost Effectiveness of RN Staffing

The Foundation is accepting research proposals which investigate the relationships between RN/patient ratios and their impact on the financial outcomes of the facility. A monetary award of $10,000 for a one year period, April 1, 2011-April 1, 2012, will be awarded to the winning proposal.  Applications are due by January 15, 2011.  Award recipients will be notified by March 15, 2011. Click here to download criteria and application >>

ONF Research Grants

Up to 3 $2000 grants are awarded each year. The purpose of the research grants program is to support sound research projects conducted by Ohio registered nurses.  Download Application >>

Scholarships

Deborah Hague Memorial Scholarship

For an Aspiring Nurse Leader Graduate Nursing Student Download Application >>

Minority Student Scholarship

For students who are pursuing their first nursing degree that leads to RN licensure; live in the state of Ohio and are of a minority race. Download Application >>

Mary Beth Hayward Scholarship

For RNs Preparing to Teach Nursing Download Application >>

Traditional Nursing Student

For students who do not have breaks longer than 2 years in their formal education (from high school to college) and have not yet obtained a degree Download Application >>

RN's Majoring in Nursing

For students that are already RNs who want to advance the profession of nursing in Ohio. Download Application >>

Students Returning to School for Nursing

For Students who have been out of school more than 2 years and are not RNs Download Application >>

Rice Memorial Scholarship

For an RN Majoring in Nursing who is a cancer survivor or has a close relative who has been diagnosed with cancer Download Application >>

Senator Sue Morano Scholarship

For RNs returning to school to earn an advanced degree to teach in an Ohio Nursing Education Program Download Application >>

Summit and Portage District Ohio Nurses Association Scholarship

For sophomore, junior, or senior student or returning R.N. working toward an advanced nursing degree at Hiram College, Kent State University, or The University of Akron Download Application >>