American Legion Auxiliary
                        Past Presidents'  Parley Scholarship Assistance in
                                   Health Care Occupations

	The American Legion Auxiliary Department of Arizona will accept applications for
 assistance to students pursuing a career in Health Care Occupations. The applicant must
 be enrolled or enrolling in an accredited, tax-supported institution in Arizona which
 offers a certificate or degree program in Health Care Occupations. (i.e. Nurses Assistant,
 Dental Assistant, L.P.N., Lab Technician, Physical, Inhalation therapist, etc.)
 applicant must be a U.S. citizen and a resident of Arizona for at least one year. The
 immediate family member of a veteran will be given first consideration. The amount of the
 scholarship is $300.00

	Applications must be received by "May 15th" preceding the term to be commenced in
 the fall with final selection being made by the Past Presidents' Parley Chairman and
 three (3) Past Department Presidents. Any scholarship assistance awarded to the applicant
 will be forwarded to the school accepting the student for courses in Health Care Occupations
 at the Fall term.

	Selection for assistance will be made the following basis:

		Character ........... 25%    Scholarship .......... 25%
		Financial Need ...... 30%     Initiative .......... 20%


	Submit application with attachments in the following order:

	1.   Completed application.
	2.   Photograph of self.
	3.   Statement, in narrative form, not to exceed 500 words,
	     giving family, school, church activities and reasons for
	     choosing a career in Health Care Occupations.
	4.   Three (3) letters of reference from persons who can testify
	     to character, study and work habits (i.e. High School Principal,
	     Instructors, Counselor, Clergyman, Employer).
	5.   Transcripts of previous year's grades and test scores.

	      

	   FOR AN APPLICATION FORM WRITE TO THE ADDRESS OR CALL NUMBER ON WEB PAGE.
			PLEASE SPECIFY SCHOLARSHIP REQUESTING !!!