American Legion Auxiliary - New York - Raymond T. Wellington Jr. Memorial Scholarship
$1,000
- DeadlineMarch 1st
- StateNY
- BranchesArmy, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard
About this scholarship
A scholarship of $1,000 shall be awarded to an eligible candidate planning to further his/her higher education. Applicant must be a senior or a graduate of an accredited high school and a resident of New York State
Details
- Award
- $1,000
- Deadline
- March 1st
- Application opens
- Not listed
- State
- NY
- Branches
- Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard
- Status of service member
- Veteran, Deceased/KIA
- Relation to service member
- Great-Grandchild, Grandchild, Child
- Requirements
- Four letters of recommendation: which include one from the principal or guidance counselor of the school in which the applicant is enrolled, one from an educator or spiritual advisor of the applicant’s choice, and two from representative citizens other than relatives, attesting to the character, industry, Americanism, Leadership and Scholarship of applicants. ● One certified copy of high school grades with the embossed seal. ● Statement of extracurricular activities. ● Statement of participation in Civic affairs. ● Certificate of acceptance and/or letter from the college, etc. ● Essay requirement (see individual scholarship requirement for topic). ● Copy of your FAFSA application summary and/or confirmation sheet only. ● Must be sponsored by a local American Legion Auxiliary Unit. Signature of Unit President and Education Chairman required.
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