Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
164
Days
May 31 2026
Application Deadline
N/A
Renewable
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What you'll need:
  • Checkmark Other - Certified Copy of death certificate; Photocopy of current membership card; Letter Post Commander, Adjutant or Finance Officer; Documentation from the U.S. Department of Defense
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Robert W. Valimont Scholarship

Description

The Robert W. Valimont Scholarship is awarded once a year to high school seniors who wish to pursue their studies in a two-year community college. This is a two-year award. Applicants must be 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. Membership in The American Legion must be documented by one of the following methods: photocopy of current membership card; or a letter by Post Commander, Adjutant or Finance Officer attesting to a person's membership in good standing including length of years. If deceased, a statement that the person was a member in good standing at the time of their death must be submitted. If killed in action or missing in action is claimed, documentation from the U.S. Department of Defense must accompany the application. Applicants must also submit a statement of their parent(s) income, which may be a W-2 or a photocopy of the first page of a 1040 form. Total income must be $70,000.00 or less to be eligible. Anything over $70,000.00 is not eligible. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the American Legion Department of Pennsylvania for more information.

Amount Details

$600
Low Amount Awarded

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be an undergraduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend two-year college
  • CheckmarkMust currently be a high school student
  • CheckmarkRestricted to residents of Pennsylvania
  • 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 - Certified Copy of death certificate; Photocopy of current membership card; Letter Post Commander, Adjutant or Finance Officer; Documentation from the U.S. Department of Defense
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Application Form May Be Submitted By Mail
  • Checkmark Financial Need Analysis
  • Checkmark Test Scores
  • Checkmark Transcript