Candidates for this award shall be daughters, sons, grandsons, granddaughters, great granddaughters, or great-grandsons of veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces during eligibility dates for membership in The American Legion: April 6, 1917, to November 11, 1918; and any time after December 7, 1941. Applicant must complete 50 hours of volunteer service within the community during his/her high school years. Hours must be verified in writing by the recipient organization(s). Applicants must present the completed application to their local American Legion Auxiliary unit president ON OR BEFORE MARCH 1. Please attach the following with the application packet: (1) Letter from recipient organization(s) verifying 50 hours of voluntary service during high school years. (2) A copy of the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form, or a copy of the FAFSA Summary Report and Confirmation Page, or the FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR). (3) A brief statement of the military service of parent or grandparent, including the branch of service and dates of service, or a photocopy of parents or grandparents discharge papers.