# IAWCSF > International Alliance of Wound Care Scholarship Foundation ## Pages - [Thank You](https://iawcsf.org/thank-you/): Thank You for Your Application! Your scholarship application has been successfully submitted. We appreciate the time and effort you invested in completing your application. Our review team will carefully evaluate all submissions based on the scholarship criteria. Thank you for your interest, and we wish you the very best throughout the selection process. Need assistance?If you have any questions regarding your application, please contact us. - [Scholarship Application](https://iawcsf.org/application/): Complete the form below to apply for a scholarship - [Supporters](https://iawcsf.org/supporters/): Thank you to our supporters. These scholarships would not be possible if not for their belief in this foundation and their very generous contributions. - [Review Committee](https://iawcsf.org/review-committee/): PURPOSE The purpose of the Review Committee is to oversee the scholarship awards that are distributed by the Foundation. They review submitted applications and make recommendations to the Executive Committee, based on the submissions, where to appropriate the scholarship funds. They are committed to distributing awards in an unbiased manner based on the established application criteria, while also ensuring that the mission to spread advanced wound care knowledge globally is being achieved. REVIEW COMMITTEE MEMBERS The Review Committee for the International Alliance of Wound Care Scholarship Foundation is comprised of experienced and certified wound care clinicians. This diverse group of individuals […] - [Funding](https://iawcsf.org/funding/): Despite the many advancements we have seen over the years, we continue to see an exorbitant amount of money being spent on treating wounds around the world with an expected significant rise in those costs. Globally, the annual cost for wound care was over 19 billion dollars in 2018. Besides a lack of misallocation or lack of funds for wound care, the real problem lies with education. Given the aftermath of the pandemic and the impact it had on healthcare, the need for wound care education has never been greater. The International Alliance of Wound Care Scholarship Foundation (IAWCSF) is a […] - [Board of Directors](https://iawcsf.org/board-of-directors/): The IAWCSF Board of Directors is comprised of a voluntary group of wound care certified clinicians who oversee the activities of the IAWCSF. Monessa (Missy) Wadford – President BSN, RN, WCC, OMS Missy has been a Registered Nurse since 1994. Missy received her Wound Care Certification (WCC) in 2006, and Ostomy Management Specialist (OMS) in 2013. Her experience includes staff nursing, management, policy and procedure development, and education in wound and ostomy care. Missy was the recipient of WCC of the year in 2012. She also has served on the Certification Committee as a Subject Matter Expert and Committee Chair. Cheryl […] - [Contact Us](https://iawcsf.org/contact/) - [Scholarship Application Process](https://iawcsf.org/apply/): Apply Now SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION The International Alliance of Wound Care Scholarship Foundation (IAWCSF) is pleased to announce a scholarship for participation in a wound care educational program and certification. The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial assistance for wound care education and certification for qualifying clinicians. The scholarship will cover fees payable on behalf of the clinician to the education provider and to the National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy (NAWCO) for the Wound Care Certified (WCC) certification examination. Scholarship amounts will not exceed $1,500.00 per recipient. All recipients are responsible for additional course fees, and for maintaining […] - [Founder](https://iawcsf.org/founder/): Cindy Broadus RN, BSHA, CLNC, WCC, OMS, DWC, AWCC Cindy is the founder of the International Alliance of Wound Care Scholarship Foundation (IAWCSF). The majority of her nursing career has been focused on wound care in some capacity. Whether treating a patient clinically at the bedside, speaking about wound care publicly at national conferences, or teaching wound care to countless numbers of clinicians, wound care has remained a constant passion and focus throughout her career. As the Executive Director of the National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy® (NAWCO®), Cindy has been able to see firsthand just how beneficial a specialized […] - [Executive Director](https://iawcsf.org/executive-director/): Heather L. Taylor PhD, MPH, LDH Dr. Taylor is a dedicated health services researcher at the Indiana University Fairbanks School of Public Health and an Affiliated Research Scientist at the Regenstrief Institute. With over 19 years of experience as a licensed dental hygienist, Dr. Taylor combines extensive clinical expertise with a passion for advancing overall health and oral health. She holds a PhD in Health Policy and Management and a Master of Public Health degree. Licensed since 2006, she is deeply committed to leveraging her expertise to drive meaningful change in healthcare and inspire others to elevate standards of care within […] - [About IAWCSF](https://iawcsf.org/about-iawcsf/): MISSION The mission of the International Alliance of Wound Care Scholarship Foundation (IAWCSF) is to support the community across the wound healing continuum by enabling advanced education and certification thereby enhancing opportunities to health care professionals who are looking to serve this portion of the population. PURPOSE The purpose of the corporation is to provide financial aid in the form of scholarships to those individuals pursuing an education in the area of wound care. The funds are to be used specifically for advanced education and subsequent certification in wound care. WHO WE ARE International Alliance of Wound Care Scholarship Foundation, Inc. […] - [Homepage](https://iawcsf.org/): Committed to Wound CareEducation and CertificationApply Now Committed to Wound CareEducation and CertificationApply Now Committed to Wound CareEducation and Certification Apply Now About Us Wound care is a complex specialty that requires a higher level of expertise than what is offered in the required clinician curriculum. The number of chronic wounds grows exponentially on an annual basis. Education is the key component. Without continuing education, advanced knowledge, and appropriate use, the advances made in treatments and modalities are useless. The International Alliance of Wound Care Scholarship Foundation was established to provide support for those clinicians who want to advance their knowledge […] ## Optional - [Agent (MCP protocol)](websites-agents.hostinger.com/iawcsf.org/mcp) [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)