Jimmy A. Young Memorial Education Recognition Award

Award Amount
Application deadline
Awarded By:

American Respiratory Care Foundation

Number of Awards & Eligibility: One award offered annually.
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. This award is for U.S. students.
  2. Preference will be given to nominees of minority origin.
  3. Must be enrolled in an accredited respiratory care training program.
  4. Must be a U.S. citizen.
  5. Must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
  6. Must be an undergraduate student at time of application.

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

Description: This scholarship is for U.S. undergraduate students currently enrolled in a respiratory care program. The applicant must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher to be eligible. Preference for this award will be given to minorities.

Application requirements for the Jimmy A. Young Memorial Education Recognition Award are:

  • Essay
  • Recommendation letter
  • Application form
  • Official Transcript
  • Proof/enrollment
  • Referenced paper
  • Public notary
Additional Information: This award is given in memory of Jimmy A. Young, past president of the AARC, who personally contributed greatly to respiratory care education.

Award Amount: Up to $1,000 annually, non-renewable. In addition to the monetary award, the recipient will receive a certificate of recognition, airfare, one night lodging, and registration for the AARC International Respiratory Congress.Previous winners may reapply.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $1,000.

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Thursday, June 1, 2023

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Thursday, June 1, 2023

Additional information is available on the American Respiratory Care Foundation (ARCF) website. The foundation prefers that nominations be made by a representative of the school or an accredited respiratory training program; however, any student may initiate a request for sponsorship in order that a deserving candidate is not denied the opportunity to compete simply because the school does not initiate the application. In addition to the completed application, the applicant must submit: verification of enrollment in an accredited respiratory care training program; an official transcript verifying grade point average; an original referenced paper on some aspect of respiratory care (must include a cover page giving only the title of the paper, devoid of any information such as the applicant's name, address, or school that could provide a bias in the evaluation); and letters of recommendation from the program director or other senior faculty member, and from the medical director or other physician instructor attesting to approval of the candidate's paper, the candidate's worthiness for the award, and the candidate's potential for a career in the profession of respiratory care. It is strongly recommended that the applicant visit the ARCF website to read the specific instructions on submitting the paper. Applications should be submitted online by the deadline date. Applications will not be considered unless all supporting documents have been sent.
About American Respiratory Care Foundation:
Contact Information: Crystal Maldonado, ARCF Foundation Coordinator
Address: 9425 N. MacArthur Blvd. Suite 100 Irving, Texas 75063-4706

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