Scholarship

Lillie Lois Ford Scholarship

American Legion Department of Missouri

Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
34
Days
April 20 2025
Application Deadline
N/A
Renewable
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Description

Two Lillie Lois Ford Scholarships are given each year. One award is given to a boy who has attended The American Legion Boys State of Missouri or a full session of the Department's Cadet Patrol Academy. The second award is given to a girl who has attended The American Legion Auxiliary's Girls State program or a full session of the Department's Cadet Patrol Academy. Basic criteria for the scholarship awards require the students to be under the age of 21, unmarried, and a descendant of a veteran with at least ninety days active service in the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines or Coast Guard, who received an Honorable Discharge for such service. A photocopy of the veteran's DD 214, discharge or separation notice must accompany the scholarship application. Any additional requirements for each scholarship are on the reverse side of the application. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the American Legion Department of Missouri for more information.

Amount Details

$1,000
Low Amount Awarded

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust not be older than 21 years old
  • CheckmarkRestricted to single students
  • CheckmarkRestricted to residents of Missouri
  • Checkmark Must be in or a veteran of the U.S. Air Force Checkmark Must be in or a veteran of the U.S. Army Checkmark Must be a dependent of the service(s) specified above Checkmark Must be in or a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard Checkmark Must be in or a veteran of the U.S. Marines Checkmark Must be in or a veteran of the U.S. Navy

How to Apply

What you'll need:

  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Application Form May Be Submitted By Mail
Contact Lowry Finley-Jackson
Adjutant
lowryfjackson@missourilegion.org
Tel: 573-893-2353
Fax: 573-893-2980 Address P.O. Box 179
Jefferson City, MO 65102