RESOURCES

Scholarships and Resources for Wound Care Industry Professionals

Our Scholarships

To enhance accessibility to certification, the ABWM Foundation provides scholarships that cover the initial certification examination fee for exams offered by the American Board of Wound Management (CWCA®, CWS®, CWSP®). Our scholarship offerings include the ABWM Foundation Scholarship and the Harold L. Johnson Memorial Scholarship. Details regarding eligibility criteria and submission periods are outlined below.

Annually, we offer up to 10 certification exam scholarships, and the ABWM Foundation Board of Trustees conducts thorough reviews of applications during their board meetings.

ELIGIBILITY

• Scholarships are open to candidates meeting the eligibility criteria for certification set forth by the American Board of Wound Management.
• Scholarships are only available to first-time candidates.  Scholarships will not be available for re-testing, re-scheduling, or re-certifying candidates.
• A copy of the candidate’s most recent tax return will be required with application.

selection criteria

The ABWM Foundation Board of Trustees will review all candidate applications and make selections based on the Candidate’s:

• Financial need
• Commitment to wound care
• Demonstration of the highest character
• Evidence of employment in a health care occupation
• Service to others through a history of volunteerism
  *Preference given to those who have served honorably in the Armed Forces or the Reserves-Harold L. Johnson Memorial Scholarship only.applicable rules, laws, and regulationsIn accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, the ABWM Foundation scholarship does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, or national origin.The ABWM Foundation scholarship is a qualified scholarship, as the amount received will be used for the qualified exam expenses only. This is not considered taxable income.

REVIEW/SUBMISSION PERIODS

• Submit by January 24: to be reviewed on Wednesday, February 5
• Submit by April 18: to be reviewed on Wednesday, April 30
• Submit by June 27: to be reviewed on Wednesday, July 9
• Submit by September 26: to be reviewed on Wednesday, October 8

applicable rules, laws, & regulations

In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, the ABWM Foundation scholarship does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, or national origin.

The ABWM Foundation scholarship is a qualified scholarship, as the amount received will be used for the qualified exam expenses only. This is not considered taxable income.

 Scholarship Application

Harold L. Johnson Memorial Scholarship

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