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Patriotic Service Projects
American Indian Nurse
Scholarship Awards
Citizenship
Programs
Flag Programs
Flag Facts and Protocol
Parade of
Flags
Young
Patriots(TM)
Scholarships and
Educational Awards
Service to Military
Afghanistan and Iraq
Spanish American War
Arlington
Monument
WIMSA
World War I
World War II
Vietnam
Washington Workshops
Congressional
Seminars
Application
Information Sheet
Overview
Student
Experiences
Winning Essay |
Patriotic Service
Educational Programs and Scholarships |
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American Indian Nurse Scholarship
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The American Indian Nurse Scholarship Award was started by The National
Society in 1927 to give students of American Indian descent the
opportunity to pursue careers in nursing. The students are expected to
return to work among their people to help improve health care. Some
students work on reservations, and others find employment in hospitals in
areas largely populated by American Indians. Intended originally to
benefit females only, the program has expanded to include males and the
career goals now include not only nursing careers, but jobs in health care
and health education, as well.The
current goal is to grant a $1,000 scholarship each semester, as long as
the student remains in academic good standing. The scholarship money is
restricted to tuition and specific academic expenses. To meet the
financial demands of their education, many students seek additional
government grants and subsidies and maintain part-time jobs.
From members' donations, we are currently
able to fund between 10 and 15 students per semester. At this time, about
50% of the State Societies make annual donations to the scholarship fund.
Over the years, this program has made a significant contribution to
breaking the pattern of poverty and unemployment that has plagued the
American Indian population for several generations.
A letter from Sherri H., a recipient of
one of these awards, is quoted below.
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December 12, 2004
Dear Colonial Dames,
Greetings from
Montana. I was glad to receive your letter. I want to thank you for all
of your support. I am currently working at The Confederated Salish and
Kootenai Clinic as a clinic nurse. I love my job and will continue my
education for a BSN in the fall of 2005. I am excited to learn of the
possibility of continuing for a Physician assistant license in hopes to
work for Tribal Health here on the Flathead Reservation. All of this
would not have been possible without your help. Thanks again to your
organization.
Sincerely,
Sherri
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Citizenship Programs |
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In the early history of The NSCDA, citizenship projects emphasized
preparing educational materials to help immigrants undertake the
naturalization process. Participation in naturalization ceremonies
has been widespread in our Societies. This participation has
involved such activities as the presentation of gifts, such as small U.S.
flags to new citizens, and the hosting of welcoming receptions following
the ceremonies. More recently Dames have recognized the need to
improve the teaching of Civics and the ideals of our heritage in the
school system. More projects are being developed to promote such lessons
in our schools.
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New Citizens Welcomed
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Flag Programs |
Respect for the United States Flag has been taught and encouraged
throughout the history of the NSCDA. The National Patriotic Service
Committee has been in the forefront of this effort. The proper use
of the flag is an integral part of all our activities and meetings. Please
see Flag
Facts and Protocol for further information on the correct way to present and display flags.
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Two major
programs (click on links below) are currently available to Dames groups
(large or small) to promote love of country, love of flag, and patriotism.
The
National Patriotic Project, Young
Patriots (TM).
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Scholarships and Educational Awards |
Regional Awards |
for Graduate Students in
American History
Four scholarships of $3,000 each are funded by
The National Society each year and administered by the Corporate Societies on
a rotating schedule. The scholarships are awarded to graduate degree
students with a serious interest in American history. See Regional Award
Schedule.
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| District
Awards |
for Graduate Students in
American History
These awards are managed in each District separately
in accordance with a rotating schedule.
See District Award Schedule.
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| State
Awards |
for American History
students at various levels
A variety of awards are given by the Corporate Societies at their
own discretion. A number are given to high school seniors
planning to attend university. Others are presented to grade
school teachers for historical projects such as field trips.
The Arizona Society sponsors a Summer Camp Program for elementary
students emphasizing Colonial times. The Monterey
Peninsula Committee of the California Society gives US Savings Bonds
to lower grade school students who write worthy essays on American
history topics.
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Last updated:
11/02/2007
©2005
The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America
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