Any student currently enrolled 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 four scholarships/awards. Each has a different set of criteria and dollar amounts. Use the links below or on the Documents page to access the applications. Below is a brief explanation of each of these awards.
Applications are accepted March 15 through May 31
Frederic 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.
To apply for the Frederic Helmholz, MD Scholarship, click here.
Frederic Helmholz, MD Scholarship Criteria Rubric
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 other presentation formats, video presentation, or other presentation relevant to respiratory care and must comply with the application requirements and deadline.
To apply for the CoARC Stephen P. Mikles, EdD, RRT, FAARC Media Award, click here.
CoARC Stephen P. Mikles, EdD, RRT, FAARC Media Award Criteria Rubric
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.
To apply for the NBRC Leadership Award, click here.
NBRC Leadership Award Checklist
These awards also include $750 in travel expenses and full registration to this year’s AARC 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 in order to receive the travel expenses and full registration.
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.
To apply for the Brad Leidich Memorial Scholarship, click here.
Brad Leidich Memorial Scholarship Rubric
These awards also include $750 in travel expenses and full registration to this year’s AARC 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 in order to receive the travel expenses and full registration.
All applications must be submitted no later than May 31. For questions, please email us at lambdabeta@nbrc.org, or call the Executive Office at 913.440.4475.