The Lambda Beta Society is pleased to announce the 2023 Scholarship and Awards program. Any student currently matriculated in a respiratory care program at a CoARC-accredited school can apply for any of these awards. Students do not have to be a member of the Lambda Beta Society to apply for any of these scholarships. We currently offer three (3) scholarships/awards. Each has a different set of criteria and dollar amounts. Below is a link to the application and a brief explanation of each of these awards. Additional information on how to prepare a good application can also be found on their website, Scholarships – Lambda Beta.
Frederick Helmholz, MD Scholarship
This scholarship is presented on the merit of an independent, original narrative review of literature related to the practice of respiratory care and must comply with the application requirements and deadline. The Lambda Beta Society may award up to $2,500. Click HERE to apply.
CoARC Stephen P. Mikles, EdD, RRT, FAARC Media Award
This $2,000 award is sponsored by CoARC and is presented on the merits of an original presentation of electronic slides in PowerPoint or another presentation format, video presentation, or other presentation relevant to respiratory care and must comply with the application requirements and deadline. Click HERE to apply.
NBRC Leadership Award
This award will be presented to a student who has shown exemplary leadership in their educational career as well as volunteer and community service. The Lambda Beta Society may award up to $2,000. Click HERE to apply.
Brad Leidich Memorial Scholarship
This award will be presented to a first-generation student enrolled in an associate degree program in respiratory therapy, who has shown exemplary academic performance, and has demonstrated a commitment to his/her career goals, and scholarly and community activities in respiratory care. The Lambda Beta Society may award up to $1,500. Click HERE to apply.
These awards also include $750 in travel expenses and full registration to this year’s International Congress. All awards will be presented during the Lambda Beta Reception held in conjunction with the Student Survivor Hour at the International Congress. It is not necessary to be present to receive an award, however, you will need to attend the International Congress to receive the travel expenses and full registration.
All applications must be submitted no later than May 31, 2023. If you have questions, please contact the Executive Office at (913) 440-4475 or lambdabeta@nbrc.org.
