Registration now open for our 46th Annual PSONS Symposium!
Saturday, October 18th 2025
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Each year, PSONS invests in the growth of oncology nurses across the Puget Sound region. Our Spring 2025 scholarship cycle was no exception—seventeen scholarships were awarded to exceptional nurses who secured funding to advance their education and professional development.

By the Numbers

  • 12 scholarship categories offered

  • 44 total awards available

  • 24 completed applications

  • 17 scholarships awarded—a 71 % success rate!

Puget Sound Oncology Nursing Society’s  Annual Nursing Scholarship Program 2025

Meet the Recipients

Category Awardees & Institutions
Academic Sofiya Kylyukh (FH) · Stephanie Stoll (UWMC) · Lisa Vineyard (UWMC)
ONCC Exam/Preparation Lula Johnson (VAPSHS) · Sofiya Kylyukh (FH) · Megan Miller (UWMC‑NW)
ONS Bridge Kelle Gross (FH) · Sofiya Kylyukh (FH)
ONS Web Courses Sofiya Kylyukh (FH)
ONS Membership Sofiya Kylyukh (FH) · Gretchen Metzger (UWMC) · Tuyen Tran (VM Franciscan SJ)
Symposium Attendance Elizabeth Kelley (FH) · Sofiya Kylyukh (FH) · Marie Merca (VAPSHS) · Rae Niculescu (FH) · Tara Yanez (FH)

Opportunities Ahead

Several categories received no applications this spring—Associate ONS Membership, Oncology Nurse Navigation, Non‑PSONS Symposium, Symposium for Alaska members, and Nursing Leadership Development. If one of these aligns with your goals, watch for our Fall 2025 application window.

Thank You

We extend heartfelt thanks to our Scholarship Committee members for their meticulous reviews and to all applicants for striving toward continuous improvement in patient care.

Call to Action:
Interested in applying or sponsoring future scholarships? Visit our Scholarships page or contact scholarships@psons.org.

Learn more details about scholarship offerings below: