Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
314
Days
March 1 2026
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 Recommendations Or References
  • Checkmark Transcript
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Children of Warriors National Presidents' Scholarship

Description

The American Legion Auxiliary sponsors the Children of Warriors National Presidents' Scholarship to support the children of our warriors. These scholarships are awarded to 15 students annually who excel in academics and volunteer in their communities. These scholarships are for undergraduate study only at an accredited college or university. 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 be in their senior year of high school. Applicants must complete 50 hours of volunteer service within the community during their high school years. Hours must be verified in writing by the recipient organization(s). Applicants must provide two letters of recommendation. One must be from an educator or spiritual advisor who is familiar with the applicant's academic performance, extracurricular activities, and can describe their skills, leadership experience, and character. The second letter is from a person of the applicant's choosing attesting to the applicant's character in regard to conduct, citizenship, and leadership. Letters of recommendation from family members will not be accepted. Please have your reference include their contact information. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

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 Recommendations Or References
  • 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