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American Legion - Ohio - Donald L. Lanthorn Award

One time, Annual

  • DeadlineApril 15th
  • StateOH
  • BranchesArmy, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard

About this scholarship

Donald L. Lanthorn was a lifelong resident of Licking County who served as the State Director of Veteran’s Affairs and Rehabilitation for the Ohio American Legion State Headquarters for forty (40) years. The Donald L. Lanthorn award, as chosen by the Scholarship Screening Committee of the Ohio American Legion, is awarded annually to one (1) selected high school student, including home schooled and online students, or veteran residing in and attending high school in Delaware, Knox, Licking, Madison, Marion, Morrow or Union counties. Those applicants not selected for the Lanthorn scholarship may still be eligible for other Department of Ohio scholarships.

Details

Award
One time, Annual
Deadline
April 15th
Application opens
Not listed
State
OH
Branches
Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard
Status of service member
Active Duty, Veteran
Relation to service member
Child
Affiliation
Current paid member of the Ohio American Legion or a direct descendant of a deceased member of the Ohio American Legion who was in good standing at the time of death
Requirements
Restricted to high school, home schooled, online or veterans residing in Delaware, Knox, Licking, Madison, Marion, Morrow or Union County. • Applicant must be a direct descendant of a current paid member of the Ohio American Legion or a direct descendant of a deceased member of the Ohio American Legion who was in good standing at the time of death. • Applicant must have a high school and college (if attending college) GPA of 3.5 or higher. • Applicant must have an ACT score of 25 or higher.

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