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American Legion - Michigan - Columbia Southern University One Course Scholarship

tuition up to 60 credit hours or the first credential obtained [associate, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree]

  • DeadlineSeptember 1st
  • StateMI
  • BranchesArmy, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard

About this scholarship

The American Legion Department of Michigan Members, Spouses or Dependents Learning Partner Scholarship was established in 2022 and is given annually to a member, spouse or dependent of a current member of The American Legion, Department of Michigan (TALDOM), the Michigan American Legion Auxiliary, or the Michigan Sons of the American Legion. The scholarship was developed in partnership between The American Legion, Department of Michigan and Columbia Southern University to provide educational opportunities and to give back to those who give so much. This scholarship is specific to enrollment at Columbia Southern University and covers tuition up to 60 credit hours or the first credential obtained [associate, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree]. In addition to this scholarship, TALDOM-CSU Learning Partnership provides a 15% discount on tuition, text books provided at no cost, as well as no cost application and evaluations of military training and previously earned college credit for all TALDOM members, spouses, and dependents.

Details

Award
tuition up to 60 credit hours or the first credential obtained [associate, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree]
Deadline
September 1st
Application opens
January 1st
State
MI
Branches
Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard
Status of service member
Active Duty, Veteran, National Guard, Reserves, Deceased/KIA
Relation to service member
Grandchild, Spouse, Child
Affiliation
American Legion of Michigan Member
Requirements
Eligibility Eligible candidates must have a high school transcript or equivalent (GED). Scholarship applicants must be available to begin their coursework within six months of the date of the award. Capable of maintaining a 2.0 undergraduate GPA or 3.0 graduate GPA. Students who have previous college experience must meet academic requirements for admission to the university. Remain in good standing with the university throughout his or her degree program. Current students must already meet these requirements for consideration. Membership in The American Legion Department of Michigan, the Michigan American Legion Auxiliary, or the Michigan Sons of the American Legion is required prior to application for this scholarship. Must be a member in good standing within The American Legion Department of Michigan, the Michigan American Legion Auxiliary, or the Michigan Sons of the American Legion.

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