Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
178
Days
May 1 2025
Application Deadline
N/A
Renewable
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American Legion Auxiliary Department of Ohio Past President's Parley Nurse's Scholarship

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, 2024. The Unit President must sign the application and forward it by May 1, 2024, with all supporting documents, to the Department Past Presidents Parley Chairman. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be an undergraduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university or a four-year college
  • CheckmarkMust not be attending high school currently
  • CheckmarkRestricted to residents of Ohio
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying Nursing
  • Checkmark Must be a dependent of the service(s) specified above Checkmark Must be in or a veteran of any U.S. Armed Service

How to Apply

What you'll need:

  • Checkmark Other - Proof of acceptance to an institution; Current class schedule or current financial aid letter
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Application Form May Be Submitted By Mail
  • Checkmark Recommendations Or References
Contact Vicky Buck
Programs Coordinator
vicky@alaohio.org
Tel: 740-452-8245
Fax: 740-452-2620 Address C-032 CO RD 8B
Hamler, OH 43524-9785