The purpose of this grant is to encourage further education by participation in a degree-seeking program and/or by attendance at continuing education activities pertinent to the field of occupational health. Applicants are judged on a statement of their professional goals.  All active members are eligible to apply.  Members do not have to be nominated by their chapter. 

For an application form, please click on the button at the top of the page. Each applicant will also submit:

1. A statement, minimum of 150 words, of professional goals and the intent for use of the award, which must be pertinent to Occupational Health Nursing.

2. Two letters of recommendation with at least one of the letters coming from an occupational health nurse peer.

3. List Occupational Health Nursing Organization Experience (i.e. Offices held at state or local level)

4. List formal educational background

5. Note if currently certified, or is seeking certification as an occupational health nurse

6. The completed application will be submitted to the Chairperson of the Educational Grant Committee by July 1, 200_.

7. Applicants will be reviewed and a selection made by the TAOHN Educational Grant Committee. The committee will consist of four members and a chair. The winner automatically becomes the chair for the next consecutive year. The president and board of directors will appoint the members of the committee.

8. Members may apply more than once, but may only receive the grant one time.

9. The chairperson will purchase a plaque and be reimbursed by thee State Treasurer.

10. The grant will be awarded at the TAOHN Annual Conference.

11. The State Treasurer will issue a check to the member selected. The grant must be used within one year of being awarded and receipts sent to the State Treasurer.

12. The winner’s immediate supervisor will receive a letter notifying them of the member’s award.

Application Form