AOSW Awards and Scholarships
These scholarships and awards are supported through generous donations of supporters, including our own members. Therefore, each award and/or scholarship may not be available due to funding availability. Please contact AOSW staff if you’re interested in supporting a specific award or scholarship.
AOSW Awards
AOSW Volunteer of the Year Award
Established to honor AOSW volunteers, this award provides an opportunity to recognize an exceptional, experienced oncology social worker and active volunteer of AOSW. The award is presented to an oncology social worker who, in the day-to-day delivery of compassionate service, is a model for the profession itself. Only AOSW Board or Committee Members can nominate someone for this award, please contact your AOSW staff liaison to do so.
To learn more and apply, click here. Deadline is March 1, 2026.
AOSW Scholarships
AOSW Kim Lawson Conference Scholarship
Established to honor AOSW President Kim Lawson, this scholarship covers the complete cost of conference attendance for an AOSW member who has demonstrated commitment to the profession, including pursuing a PhD or DSW as part of your professional development. This scholarship is $1000 to cover registration and assist with travel and hotel costs.
To learn more and apply, click here. Deadline is March 1, 2026.
AOSW Naomi Stearns National Conference Scholarship
Established to honor the first AOSW President, Naomi Stearns, scholarship covers the complete cost of conference attendance for a member who has demonstrated commitment to the profession, including AOSW activity. This scholarship is $1000 to cover registration and assist with travel and hotel costs.
To learn more and apply, click here. Deadline is March 1, 2026.
AOSW Conference Scholarship
AOSW Conference Scholarships defray the cost of conference attendance for a first-time attendee of AOSW who need financial support to attend conference. The scholarship provides registration to the conference and stipend for expenses.
To learn more and apply, click here. Deadline is March 1, 2026.
Sponsored Awards
Blood Cancer United
Hematology-Oncology Social Worker of the Year Award
Blood Cancer United recognizes the extraordinary work of a hematology-oncology social worker in supporting patients and their involvement with Blood Cancer United. This up to $1,500 award towards conference travel and attendance is sponsored by Blood Cancer United and presented at the opening session of the Association of Oncology Social Work (AOSW) National Conference.
To learn more and apply, click here. Deadline is March 1, 2026.
Hematology-Oncology Lifetime Achievement Award
Blood Cancer United recognizes a social work professional leader for their career supporting patients with blood cancer and their ongoing involvement with Blood Cancer United. The up to $1,500 award towards conference travel and attendance is sponsored by Blood Cancer United and presented at the opening session of the Association of Oncology Social Work (AOSW) National Conference.
To learn more and apply, click here. Deadline is March 1, 2026.
Cancer Support Community
Oncology Social Worker of the Year Award
This award was established to provide an annual opportunity to recognize an exceptional, experienced oncology social worker and active contributing member of AOSW. This award of $1000 is to cover registration and assist with travel and hotel costs.
To learn more and apply, click here. Deadline is March 1, 2026.
