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Nurses Training Scholarship

American Legion Auxiliary - Department of Oregon

This scholarship was established by The American Legion Auxiliary, Department of Oregon to benefit daughters, sons, wives of disabled veterans and widows of veterans who honorably served or are currently serving their country in the Armed Forces. Students must be pursuing study in the field of Nursing. Applicants must be a resident of Oregon and must demonstrate ability, aptitude, character, determination, seriousness of purpose and financial need. Applicants must have an American Legion Auxiliary Unit sponsor.

Key Information

Eligibility Requirements

  • Financial Need:
    Required
  • Residence:
    Must be a resident of Oregon.
  • Major/Career:
    Nursing
  • Military:
    Awards a scholarship of $1500.00 to Daughters, Sons,Wives of Disabled Veterans and Widows of Veterans, who honorably served or are currently serving their country in the Armed Forces.
  • Miscellaneous:
    Applicants must have an American Legion Auxiliary Unit sponsor.

Application Details

  • Transcript:
    Not required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Not required
  • Essay:
    An article consisting of no more than 500 words on the topic "How Military Families are Keeping the Promise to Preserve our Freedom".
  • Other Materials:
    A completed application form;5 letters of character reference: School Counselor or Dean , Two Classroom Teachers, Family Doctor and Minister of your Church or Employer.

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