Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
33
Days
May 1 2024
Application Deadline
N/A
Renewable
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What you'll need:
  • Checkmark Other - Letter of Endorsement; Student Narration; Proof of application, acceptance or current attendance at an accredited college or vocational school
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Application Form May Be Submitted By Mail
  • Checkmark Financial Need Analysis
  • Checkmark Recommendations Or References
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James V. Day Scholarship

Description

The James V. Day Scholarship will be awarded to the descendent(s) of a Maine Legionnaire, living or deceased. Applicants shall be the children or grandchildren of current or deceased members of an American Legion Post in the State of Maine. They must be of good character, demonstrated through their past behavior that they believe in the American way of life. A letter of endorsement from their high school is required. Applicants must also submit three letters of recommendation from persons, other than relatives and teachers, who have had the personal opportunity to observe the applicant and who can give worthwhile opinion of the character, industry, purposefulness and general worthiness of the applicant. Letters must be recent and signed. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

Amount Details

$500
Low Amount Awarded

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be an undergraduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university, a four-year college, two-year college or a vocational-tech school
  • CheckmarkRestricted to residents of Maine
  • CheckmarkMust be affiliated with American Legion or Auxiliary

How to Apply

What you'll need:

  • Checkmark Other - Letter of Endorsement; Student Narration; Proof of application, acceptance or current attendance at an accredited college or vocational school
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Application Form May Be Submitted By Mail
  • Checkmark Financial Need Analysis
  • Checkmark Recommendations Or References
Contact legionme@mainelegion.org
Tel: 207-873-3229
Fax: 207-872-0501 Address 5 Verti Drive
Winslow, ME 04901-0727