RESPIRATORY CARE
Respiratory Care Education Financial Assistance Opportunities

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American Respiratory Care Foundation (ARCF)
The American Respiratory Care Foundation (ARCF) offers several programs to students who are currently enrolled in accredited respiratory care programs. The Education Recognition Awards provides scholarships to second and fourth year students enrolled in Respiratory Care education programs. Scholarships include a cash award ($1,000-2,500), certificate of recognition, airfare, one night lodging and registration to the AARC International Respiratory Congress. Information is available on their web site www.arcfoundation.org.

Lambda Beta Honor Society
The Lambda Beta Honor Society is the national honor society for the profession of Respiratory Care. The purpose of this Society is to promote, recognize, and honor scholarship, scholarly achievement, service, and character of students, graduates, and faculty members of the Respiratory Care profession. The Society provides scholarships to any student enrolled in Respiratory Care education program. Scholarships include a cash award ($500) and certificate of recognition. Further information is available through the Lambda Beta national office P.O. Box 15945-292, Lenexa, KS 66285; (913) 541-9077.

South Dayton AMBUCs Scholarship
AMBUCS is a national service organization composed of a diverse group of men and women dedicated to creating independence and opportunities for people with disabilities. Their mission is accomplished by performing community service, providing Am Trykes to children with disabilities, and providing scholarships for therapists. The South Dayton chapter of AMBUCs provides scholarships to students enrolled in Kettering College of Medical Arts Respiratory Care program. Scholarships include a cash award ($1,000-2,500) and a certificate of recognition.

Miami Valley Hospital
Provides a $3,000 contribution toward Respiratory Care education program to a second year student. Students work part-time for the hospital while they are still in school, and then commit to working full-time for the hospital for one year after graduation. For further information contact Jill Herman (937) 208-2442, or e-mail jpherman@mvh.org.

The Ohio State University Medical Center
Provides a Respiratory Care Scholarship Loan Program in which students are given a $3,000 loan for their final year of school. For scholarship loan recipients who work full-time for one year at OSU Medical Center in accordance with the Scholarship Loan Agreement, the entire loan amount will be deemed satisfied and paid in full. For further information contact Patrick Payne (614) 293-7780.