American Legion Auxiliary Department of Ohio Past President's Parley Nurse's Scholarship

Eligibility

American Legion Auxiliary Department of Ohio Past President's Parley Nurse's Scholarship, with an application deadline in May, offers numerous awards that vary in amount. Location restrictions exist. Military service requirements apply. Restricted to those with financial need.

Description

The American Legion Auxiliary Department of Ohio Past President's Parley Nurse's Scholarship is a program to assist students pursuing a degree in the nursing field. The applicant must be an honorably discharged veteran or a spouse, son, or daughter (adopted, step, grand, or great-grand) of a living, deceased, or disabled honorably discharged veteran who served during these active war dates: (1) April 6, 1917 - Nov. 11, 1918; and (2) Dec. 7, 1941 - current. Applicants must attach to their application a photocopy of the veteran's Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Form DD-214) or other government document showing time served on active military duty during the eligibility period(s) indicated. The applicant must be sponsored by an Ohio American Legion Auxiliary Unit. The scholarship may be used at the nursing school of the student's choice. Three letters of recommendation must be submitted. They must be from: (1) A member of the clergy or a representative to attest to devotional beliefs; (2) A representative of the community; and (3) The applicant stating their financial need and why they feel they are deserving of this scholarship. The completed application must be returned to the American Legion Auxiliary Unit by April 15, 2025. The Unit President must sign the application and forward it by May 1, 2025, with all supporting documents, to the Department Past Presidents Parley Chairman. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.