American Legion Auxiliary Department of Minnesota Past Presidents' Parley Health Care Scholarship

Eligibility

American Legion Auxiliary Department of Minnesota Past Presidents' Parley Health Care Scholarship, with an application deadline in March, offers numerous awards of $1000 each. Location restrictions exist. Restricted to those with financial need.

Description

The Past Presidents Parley Health Care Scholarship has been established to assist needy and deserving students or adults to commence or further their education in any phase of the health care field including the entire medical, nursing and dental support fields such as registered nurses, nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse, X-ray or other technician, dieticians, physical or other therapist, dental hygienist or dental assistant, etc. The scholarship is a one-year scholarship. The applicant must be a member of an American Legion Auxiliary in the Department of Minnesota, for a minimum of three years; and maintain a C" or better average in school if a student. The scholarship must be used for the purpose of continuing education, beyond high school, in a post- secondary educational facility. Applicants must submit a letter from either the superintendent, principal or counselor of the school now attending, or have attended, regarding scholastic record, aptitude and ambition; and a letter from either a business, clergy or professional person (not a relative) with whom the applicant has been associated. Applications must be signed by the Unit President of which the applicant is a member and received in the Department Office of the American Legion Auxiliary. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.