VFW Auxiliary announces scholarship

VFW Auxiliary 8577 is announcing participation in the Nursing Scholarship Program for the Dept. of Texas VFW Auxiliary. This year the State of Texas will be giving out three scholarships. First Place will be $2,000, second place $1,500, and third place $1,000. Submit a double-spaced typewritten essay of 300 words or less on the topic: “Having chosen the career in nursing, what impact do you feel you can have on veterans and their families?”.

Essays and applications must received at the Department of Texas no later than May 1.

Any nursing student who is accepted as a nursing senior for the fall 2017 academic session qualifies if they are attending a Texas College or University and must be an American citizen with a GPA of 3.0 or better. Application forms and instructions may be obtained from VFW Auxiliary 8577