The American Legion Department of Maine Children and Youth Scholarships will be awarded to students who must demonstrate financial need. Please enclose three letters with this application: one from yourself stating why you wish a scholarship and what field you want to work in after college; one from your principal or guidance counselor (other source if you are no longer in high school; and one from an outside person, other than family. Applicants must also include a transcript of their high school record or current college transcript. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the American Legion Department of Maine for more information.