Scholarship Undergraduate

Joseph P. Gavenonis Scholarship

American Legion Department of Pennsylvania

Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
350
Days
May 31 2026
Application Deadline
N/A
Renewable
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What you'll need:
  • Checkmark Other - Copy of death certificate; Proof of membership in The American Legion; W-2 or 1040 form
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Application Form May Be Submitted By Mail
  • Checkmark Entry In A Contest
  • Checkmark Test Scores
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Description

The Joseph P. Gavenonis Scholarship is awarded twice a year to seniors who wish to receive a degree in a four year college. Students must be the children or grandchildren of PA Legion members who are deceased, ICU, or MIA; or has a parent or grandparent who has been in the military; or is a military member in good standing in The American Legion. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the American Legion Department of Pennsylvania for more information.

Amount Details

$500
Low Amount Awarded

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be an undergraduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university or a four-year college
  • CheckmarkMinimum 2.5 GPA
  • CheckmarkMust currently be a high school student
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying in Pennsylvania
  • CheckmarkMust be affiliated with American Legion or Auxiliary
  • Checkmark Must be in or a veteran of any U.S. Armed Service Checkmark Must be a dependent of the service(s) specified above

How to Apply

What you'll need:

  • Checkmark Other - Copy of death certificate; Proof of membership in The American Legion; W-2 or 1040 form
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Application Form May Be Submitted By Mail
  • Checkmark Entry In A Contest
  • Checkmark Test Scores
  • Checkmark Transcript