Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
175
Days
May 31 2025
Application Deadline
N/A
Renewable
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What you'll need:
  • Checkmark Other - Certification form, Letters of testimony
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Application Form May Be Submitted By Mail
  • Checkmark Personal Photograph
  • Checkmark Recommendations Or References
  • Checkmark Transcript
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American Legion Department of Iowa Baseball Scholarship

Description

Any team manager or head coach of an American Legion (post-affiliated) team may nominate a player for consideration of this award. The scholarship application, letters of recommendation and certification form must be submitted to the department headquarters. Three letters of testimony must be attached to the nomination form. Applicants must also attach a one-page letter of recommendation from their: (1) Legion coach or team manager (2) American Legion post commander or adjutant (3) Community leader. The Department Baseball scholarship winners shall be considered for The American Legion All Academic Team sponsored by Diamond Sports, the official baseball for American Legion national tournaments. Applicants must have graduated from high school, be on a current roster (American Legion National Baseball Electronic Registration Form) filed with National Headquarters, and be part of a team affiliated with an American Legion post. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

Amount Details

$2,500
Low Amount Awarded
$5,000
High Amount Awarded

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be an undergraduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university or a four-year college
  • CheckmarkMust not be attending high school currently

How to Apply

What you'll need:

  • Checkmark Other - Certification form, Letters of testimony
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Application Form May Be Submitted By Mail
  • Checkmark Personal Photograph
  • Checkmark Recommendations Or References
  • Checkmark Transcript
Contact programs@ialegion.org
Tel: 515-282-5068
Fax: 515-282-7583 Address 720 Lyon Street
Des Moines, IA 50309