American Legion - Alabama - Scholarships

Details

Award

$850 per/year - 4/yrs. 40 awards available

Deadline

April 1st

Application opens

Not listed

State

AL

Branches

Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard

Status of service member

Active Duty, Veteran

Relation to service member

Great-Grandchild, Grandchild, Child

Affiliation

Member of the Alabama American Legion

Intended program

Universities located in the state of Alabama

Requirements

Scholarships for the American Legion Auxiliary, Department of Alabama are four year scholarships, but are awarded annually. To reapply, the recipient must have a 3.0 grade point average and a completed application on file in the above named office. APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED IN APPLICANT’S OWN HANDWRITING, stating qualifications, age, need, etc., must be accompanied with a complete transcript of grades of High School and/or College Record, three (3) letters of recommendation from school, church, and a friend/neighbor (must be non-related to applicant), a small photograph, and proof of relationship (birth certificate) must accompany application with a copy of Service Record of Veteran (parent/grandparent) attached. (Please do not send the original Discharge). The applicant (boy or girl) must be a resident of Alabama, as must the veteran through whom they are applying. The value of the scholarship for each year is $850.00. No money will change hands, credit will be given for books, tuition and board costs at each facility.