The M.D. "Jack" Murphy Memorial Nurses Training Scholarship will be awarded to a student planning a career as a Registered Nurse. The scholarship must be used the first fall semester upon completion of high school. Applicants must be the descendant of a veteran having served 90 days on active duty in the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps or Coast Guard of the United States, and having an honorable discharge. A copy of the veteran's discharge or separation notice must be submitted with the application. The copy must show the date the veteran entered service and the date the veteran left service. Applicants must graduate in the top 40 percent of their class. A counselor's statement must be submitted with the application. The statement should attest to the student's ability and desire to major in nursing, certify that the student is in the top 40 percent of their class, and be signed by the school counselor. The scholarship may be extended for one additional year by reapplying. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the American Legion Department of Missouri for more information.