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American Legion - Missouri - Charles L. Bacon Memorial Scholarship

$750 Two awards

  • DeadlineApril 20th Mail in
  • StateMO
  • BranchesArmy, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard

About this scholarship

Two awards of $750.00 are given annually in memory of the first Missourian to serve as National Commander of The American Legion. Eligible are individuals who are currently members of The American Legion, the American Legion Auxiliary, or the Sons of The American Legion, or a descendant* of a member of any thereof. Applicants must be unmarried, a resident of Missouri, under the age of 21, and must use the scholarship as a full-time student in an accredited college or university and.

Details

Award
$750 Two awards
Deadline
April 20th Mail in
Application opens
Not listed
State
MO
Branches
Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard
Status of service member
Active Duty, Veteran, National Guard, Reserves
Relation to service member
Great-Grandchild, Grandchild, Self, Child
Affiliation
The student must be a resident of Missouri. Applicants must be under the age of 21, unmarried and a descendant* of a veteran with at least ninety days active service in the U. S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines or Coast Guard, who received an Honorable Discharge for such service. A photocopy of the veteran's DD 214, discharge or separation notice must accompany the scholarship application
Intended program
Full time at accredited college / university
Requirements
Must be a Missouri resident, proof of enrollment before payment

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