Jean Gwyn Memorial Student Loan Repayment Scholarship for Oncology Nurses
Jean Gwyn faced her battle with cancer with extraordinary courage, grace, and unwavering strength. In her most difficult moments, it was the compassionate care of her oncology nurses that brought light and hope, easing her pain and offering comfort to her and her loved ones. Their kindness and presence became a beacon of light during a time of darkness, showing the profound power of human care and compassion.
The Jean Gwyn Memorial Student Loan Repayment Scholarship for Oncology Nurses was established to honor both Jean’s remarkable life and the oncology nurses who made such a difference in it. This scholarship supports oncology nurses who embody the same compassion, commitment, and courage that define this extraordinary field — those who walk alongside patients and families through one of life’s most challenging journeys.
Many oncology nurses carry the financial burden of their education while giving so much of themselves to others. The goal of this scholarship is to ease the financial burden of oncology nurses and to encourage them to continue their vital work with hope, resilience, and dedication.
Eligibility
Oncology nurses who have completed their nursing degrees and are managing student loan debt are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to oncology nurses actively working in oncology care.
To apply, please respond to the essay prompt below.
Describe your journey into oncology nursing, what inspires you to continue in this field, and how the emotional and human aspects of cancer care have shaped your work. Please also include where you currently work as an oncology nurse.
In your response, you may wish to include:
-What led you to pursue a career in oncology nursing
-A meaningful experience or patient story that impacted you
-How you approach the emotional and psychological needs of cancer patients and their families
-The challenges and rewards of working in oncology care
-How receiving loan repayment support would help you continue this important work
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FAQ
The application deadline is Feb 5, 2026. Winners will be announced on Mar 6, 2026.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Mar 6, 2026. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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