Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
321
Days
May 1 2026
Application Deadline
N/A
Renewable
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What you'll need:
  • Checkmark Other - Student Narration; Letter of Endorsement from high school; Proof of application, acceptance or current attendance at an institution
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Application Form May Be Submitted By Mail
  • Checkmark Financial Need Analysis
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James V. Day Scholarship

Description

The James V. Day Scholarship will be awarded to 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. Applicants must be of good character and demonstrated through their past behavior that they believe in the American way of life. Applicants must 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. Applicants must also submit a proof of application, acceptance or current attendance at an accredited college or vocational school. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the American Legion Department of Maine 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
  • CheckmarkMust not be attending high school currently
  • CheckmarkRestricted to residents of Maine
  • CheckmarkMust be affiliated with American Legion or Auxiliary

How to Apply

What you'll need:

  • Checkmark Other - Student Narration; Letter of Endorsement from high school; Proof of application, acceptance or current attendance at an institution
  • 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