Florida Legion Organization Nursing Scholarship

Eligibility:

• A U.S. Citizen or permanent Florida resident
• Entering their second year of study in an accredited Florida nursing school

Nomination Packet must include:
1. A nomination letter from the nursing school’s dean or the dean’s designate discussing the
nominee’s:

• Leadership abilities
• Excellent academic achievement through the first year of nursing school
• Awards and honors, special research projects, and extracurricular activities, especially those exhibiting leadership abilities.

2. A letter of recommendation from a faculty member
3. A personal statement by the nominee which does not exceed 250 words, discussing his/her motivation for pursuing a nursing career and how he/she anticipates working to improve the health care of the community in which they live.
4. A curriculum vitae (CV) for the nominee which clearly indicates contact information.

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