One of the purposes of the AAOHN Foundation is to drive innovation and excellence in occupational and environmental health nursing by securing charitable resources to fund grants and scholarships that support clinical excellence through academic advancement, professional education and development, and research advancement. This is made possible by the generous contributions of our sponsors.

Available Scholarships

2026 ABOHN Certification Scholarship Application

Awarded to support and encourage qualified Occupational Health Nurses (OHNs) in obtaining specialty credentialing, thereby validating professional
knowledge and expertise in occupational health and enhancing career advancement opportunities. Applications are open year-round.

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2026 Arkansas Members Scholarship

Awarded to an Arkansas member of AAOHN,  to support their attendance to the AAOHN National Conference.

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2026 Premise Health Occupational Health Nursing Scholarship

Awarded to a registered nurse or nurse practitioner who exemplifies professional engagement and dedication to the field of occupational health nursing. This award honors individuals who have demonstrated a strong commitment to advancing their expertise by achieving board certification through the American Board for Occupational Health Nurses (ABOHN), attending the AAOHN National Conference, and maintaining active AAOHN membership. 

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2026 Annette Haag Scholarship

Awarded to a licensed occupational and environmental health nurse dedicated to advancing their leadership skills and occupational health expertise to better provide for the health and safety of workers in the workplace and protect and ensure the longevity of the occupational health nursing profession. 

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AAOHN Foundation Grants

2026 Medique Products Grant

Awarded to encourage research in the field of occupational and environmental health by new principal investigators.

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Every day, occupational health nurses are given the opportunity to provide the best services possible in support of America’s workers. The vitality of the profession and the success of outcomes we strive for in the workplace are directly linked to the quality of Occupational Health Nursing research and advancement. The best ideas for improvement often come from our peers- those who have “worked in the trenches”. The AAOHN Foundation provides opportunities for professional and leadership development to individuals at various stages of their careers. 

Whether you are an individual, chapter, or corporation, you can nurture improvements in the workforce and workplace through a partnership with the AAOHN Foundation. The AAOHN Foundation fulfills the mission of the AAOHN by supporting Occupational Health Nurses committed to advancing the greater understanding of occupational and environmental health.

AAOHN Foundation Grant funding is dedicated to initiatives that:

• Target needs identified
• Support collaboration with our industry partners
• Strengthen the profession of occupational health as a national and global discipline
• Promote best practices
• Nurture tomorrow’s leaders

Learn More About Contributing

For more information about AAOHN Foundation Scholarships and Grants, please contact the AAOHN National Office at 312-321-5173 or info@aaohn.org.