Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
338
Days
March 1 2025
Application Deadline
N/A
Renewable
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What you'll need:
  • Checkmark Other - Copy of veteran's discharge papers
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Community Service
  • Checkmark Essay
  • Checkmark Financial Need Analysis
  • Checkmark Recommendations Or References
  • Checkmark Test Scores
  • Checkmark Transcript
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Children of Warriors National Presidents' Scholarship

Description

Children of Warriors National Presidents' Scholarship aims to support the children of our warriors. Candidates for this award shall be direct descendants 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. Membership in The American Legion Family is not required for this scholarship. Applicants must complete 50 hours of volunteer service within the community during their high school years. Copy of veteran's discharge papers is required and two letters of recommendation is needed. Note: One letter, from either the principal or guidance counselor of the applicant's school or from a clergy-person of the applicant's choice. One letter from an adult - other than relatives - attesting to the applicant's character in regard to conduct, citizenship, and leadership. For more information, kindly visit the scholarship's website.

Amount Details

$5,000
Low Amount Awarded

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be an undergraduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university or a four-year college
  • CheckmarkMust currently be a high school student
  • Checkmark Must be in or a veteran of any U.S. Armed Service

How to Apply

What you'll need:

  • Checkmark Other - Copy of veteran's discharge papers
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Community Service
  • Checkmark Essay
  • Checkmark Financial Need Analysis
  • Checkmark Recommendations Or References
  • Checkmark Test Scores
  • Checkmark Transcript
For more info, please visit our site
Contact Education@ALAforVeterans.org
Tel: 317-569-4500
Fax: 317-569-4502 Address 3450 Founders Road
Indianapolis, IN 46268