American Legion Florida Nursing Scholarships
Scholarship Sponsored by American Legion Department of Florida
Overview
The American Legion, Department of Florida administers multiple scholarship programs that emphasize veteran and military themes. One such award supports nursing students enrolled in Florida programs.
Award
- First Place: a single scholarship of $2,750
Who may apply
- U.S. citizens or Florida permanent residents
- Current students enrolled in an accredited Florida nursing program
Eligibility specifics
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident of Florida
- Beginning the second year of an accredited Florida nursing school program
Required nomination packet (submit all of the following)
1. A nomination letter from the nursing school dean or the dean’s designee that addresses the nominee’s:
- Leadership capabilities
- Academic performance through the first year of nursing school
- Honors, awards, research projects, and extracurricular activities, with emphasis on examples of leadership
2. A faculty member’s letter of recommendation
3. A personal statement (maximum 250 words) describing the applicant’s reasons for choosing nursing and how they plan to contribute to improving health care in their local community
4. A curriculum vitae (CV) that includes clear contact information for the nominee