The Eight and Forty Lung and Respiratory Disease Nursing School Scholarship Fund

Award Amount
Award Amount

$25,000

Application deadline
Application deadline

March 15

Awarded By:

American Legion

Number of Awards & Eligibility: The number of awards given varies.
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. Must be a citizen of the United States.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: Students must have employment prospects in specific positions in hospitals, clinics or health departments upon completion of their education, and the position must have a full-time and direct relationship to pediatric lung and respiratory control. Aid offered: Scholarship awards are $5,000 each.

Application requirements for the The Eight and Forty Lung and Respiratory Disease Nursing School Scholarship Fund are:

  • No application requirements for this scholarship
Additional Information: Applicant must • Be a citizen of the United States • Have a good record of school and community citizenship • Show personal responsibility • Have the desire to pursue an education beyond high school Applicant must be • The son, daughter, grandson or granddaughter of a current paid up member of The American Legion, Department of Illinois, or the son, daughter, grandson or granddaughter of a deceased member of the Department of Illinois. • A senior in an accredited high school at the time of application who will graduate in the current school year. • Applicant must subscribe to oath “To Defend and Protect the Constitution of the United States” (Given in its entirety in application). • Complete application and forward it to The American Legion State Headquarters in Bloomington. All questions must be answered. • Applicant must meet the academic standards of the school he/she wishes to attend. Students must have employment prospects in specific positions in hospitals, clinics or health departments upon completion of their education, and the position must have a full-time and direct relationship to pediatric lung and respiratory control.

Award Amount: Up to $5,000 scholarships offered.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $25,000.

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Monday, March 15

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Monday, March 15

Submit by the deadline.
About American Legion:
Contact Information: American Legion Oratorical Contest, American Legion National Headquarters
Address: P.O. Box 1055 700 N. Pennsylvania St. Indianapolis, Indiana 46206
Email: scholarships@legion.org , scholarships@legion.org
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