Securing the Future by Improving the Health and Safety of the Nation's Workers

Application submission timeframe: July 1 - August 1

Purpose
To support volunteer leadership development in occupational and environmental health nursing. These scholarships are awarded to individuals only and are not intended to supplement tuition in an academic program.

One Scholarship Offered

• One $1,000 scholarship is funded by the AAOHN Foundation

Use of the Scholarship
These scholarships are to be applied to leadership development activity/program registration, travel and/or associated travel-related expenses (e.g. food and lodging). Types of activities that will be considered for funding include the AAOHN Conference of Leaders, Nurse in Washington Internship Program, mentoring development program, etc.

Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must be employed in the field of occupational and environmental health nursing and demonstrate an interest in, and commitment to, occupational and environmental health.

Selection Criteria

1. 500 words or less narrative (double spaced with one-inch margins in 12-point font) addressing:
   1. Leadership goals - Why applicant considers self an emerging leader in volunteer service. (25%)
   2. Developing skills - Leadership skills applicant would develop by participating in the selected leadership development activity/program. (20%)
   3. Applied skills - How these skills will be applied serving in a volunteer leadership role within the profession of occupational and environmental health nursing. (30%)
   4. Skills development - Quality/relevance of leadership development activity/program to stated goals (e.g. continuing education activity brochure or other printed information describing the activity). (15%)
      
2. Letter of Support - Submit letter of support from employer/supervisor. (10%)

Application Deadline
Postmarked by August 1, 2008, and received by August 5, 2008.

The Application Form and narrative document should be submitted together and are required for each submission.

The AAOHN Foundation a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization was created by the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses in 1998 to enable occupational and environmental health professionals to improve worker health and safety by preventing workplace illnesses and injuries.