Scholarships & Awards

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Submission Requirements:

• Must be a current student of an approved program for respiratory care in the state of Missouri. (graduation date after the dead for submission)
• Must be in good Standing with the program of enrollment.
• All topics must be approved by scholarship chairperson by March 1.
• Deadline for submission is April 1 Annualy.
• Must be a member of the AARC/MSRC.

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Submission Requirements:

• Current student, in good standing, at an accredited Respiratory Care Program in Missouri
• 2.5 Professional GPA
• Must be a member of the AARC
• Possess leadership skills and participate in campus, community or professional activities to further develop these skills.
• Submit a letter from their program director attesting to their GPA.
• Due April 1st
• Submit an essay. See brochures below for specifics.
• Please Note: Program Directors may nominate only 2 individuals from their program annually.

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Purpose:

To honor an individual, who over a long and sustained period has contributed to the advancement and support of the respiratory therapy community in the State of Missouri.

Award:

Recipients of this award will be announced at the MSRC annual meeting and will receive a specially engraved plaque and cash award. if the recipient is unable to attend, their award will be sent to them in May.

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There is no more prestigious and lucrative award that the MSRC offers. Officially dedicated to the memory of a true mentor in the profession of respiratory care in 2017, Missouri's own, Bill Lamb. 

Bill had a very established career in the field for over 30 years. He served as Delegate to the AARC for the state of Missouri and was instrumental in the establishment of licensure for Missouri respiratory care practitioners. Bill held several roles in the AARC House of Delegates and finished his career with a  seat  on the AARC Board of Directors as Speaker/Past Speaker of the House and Director at large. Bill touched many of those leading the profession today and served as a mentor to many.

Due April 1

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To honor an individual, who has contributed to the neonatal / pediatric respiratory therapy community in the State of Missouri

Nominees should exhibit qualities of leadership and service to the respiratory therapy community in the State of Missouri. The nominee must be a member of the Missouri Society for Respiratory Care. The individual's service should be at least 5 years in the field and reflect contributions above and beyond normal expectations with a minimum of 2 years in the Neonatal/Pediatric field.

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