Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
287
Days
May 31 2027
Application Deadline
N/A
Renewable
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What you'll need:
  • Checkmark Other - Current American Legion membership; Statement of annual income of parents
  • Checkmark Application Form
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Robert W. Valimont Scholarship

Description

The Robert W. Valimont Scholarship is awarded once a year to high school seniors in Pennsylvania high schools who wish to pursue their studies in a two-year community college. Applicants must be children or grandchildren of PA Legion members who are deceased, ICU,or MIA; or have 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 letter on post stationery by Post Commander, Adjutant or Finance Officer attesting to 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 provided. 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 copy of their current transcript along with a copy of their SAT scores. Statement of parent(s) income, either a W-2 or a photocopy of the first page of a 1040 form, must also be submitted. 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
  • CheckmarkMinimum 2.5 GPA
  • 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 a dependent of the service(s) specified above Checkmark Must be in or a veteran of any U.S. Armed Service

How to Apply

What you'll need:

  • Checkmark Other - Current American Legion membership; Statement of annual income of parents
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Application Form May Be Submitted By Mail
  • Checkmark Test Scores
  • Checkmark Transcript