American Legion - Arkansas - Coudret Trust Scholarship
$1,000 4 awards
- DeadlineApril 18th
- StateAR
- BranchesArmy, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard
About this scholarship
"Selections are based upon American spirit, character, leadership quality, scholastic endeavor, and basis of need. Applicant or eligible Legionnaire must be a resident of Arkansas. Must have received a high school diploma or the equivalent by the time this scholarship will be awarded or be a graduate of a two-year college from an Arkansas Institution. The Scholarship Application (see attached) must be submitted by the student and endorsed by his or her parent or legal guardian. Applicants must provide: One character reference in business letter format from an official of the student’s school, one letter of endorsement from an American Legion officer (local preferred), and one from an unrelated person belonging to none of the above. A certified copy of the student’s transcript."
Details
- Award
- $1,000 4 awards
- Deadline
- April 18th
- Application opens
- Not listed
- State
- AR
- Branches
- Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard
- Status of service member
- Veteran
- Relation to service member
- Great-Grandchild, Grandchild, Child
- Affiliation
- Must be children, grandchildren, or great-grandchildren of American Legionnaires in good standing of two or more consecutive years’ membership. Step children of living Legionnaires may apply if their parent is currently married to the Legion member. Children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren of deceased Legionnaires are also eligible.
- Intended program
- The $1,000.00 Coudret Trust Scholarship is available to students who choose to attend an Arkansas or out of state institution of higher learning.
- Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent, character reference from school, endorsement letter from American Legion Officer, personal reference, drug-free pledge, transcript, photograph & authorization for use, personal essay
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