Any permanent legal resident who resides in North Carolina and has been accepted to or is enrolled in a 1 year Licensed Practical Nurse program or who is enrolled in a 2, 3 or 4 year program that leads to certification as a Registered Nurse is eligible for the Colon Furr Memorial Nursing Scholarship. The school must be in North Carolina. Scholarship applications may be obtained from any American Legion Post in North Carolina, or by writing Department Headquarters. Endorsements from teachers, career counselors or guidance counselors are required along with the application and are used to help select winners (no more than three). Additional letters or endorsements (non-school related) are encouraged (nore more than five).