A scholarship from the American Legion is a kind of grant. It offers financial aid to make higher education possible for children of post 9/11 veterans. Each year, there are a number of scholarship programs to apply for. And while eligibility requirements vary, most assess both financial need and merit. Find ones that line up with your interests by taking Unigo's scholarship match quiz. Then start your scholarship search on our site.

Application Deadline

July 15, 2023

Award Amount

$25000

Awards Available

9

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scholarships@legion.org, scholarships@legion.org

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About the Scholarship

More than 3,400 teams and nearly 55,000 youth participate in the American Legion Baseball program yearly from all 50 states and Canada. Each year, the American Legion awards between $22,000 and $25,000 in scholarships to some of these deserving baseball players. Click to learn more and apply today! Application requirements for the American Legion Baseball Scholarship are:No application requirement...

Application Deadline

March 01, 2023

Award Amount

$7000

Awards Available

1

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edassist@moaa.org, edassist@moaa.org

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Laurie Wavering, Edu

About the Scholarship

This award is available for U.S. and international undergraduate students that have a parent or legal guardian who was a uniformed services member and died in active service. Students must attend an accredited college or university full-time during the following school year and be under the age of 24. If the applicant served in a uniformed service before completing college, his/her maximum age for...

Application Deadline

March 01, 2023

Award Amount

$2000

Awards Available

5

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scholarships@legion-aux.org, scholarships@legion-aux.org

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Maria Potts, n/a

About the Scholarship

This scholarship is available for non-traditional students who are members of the American Legion Auxiliary. Applicants must be a non-traditional student who is returning to college after an extended absence or one who is beginning higher education for the first time at a non-traditional age. Learn more and apply today! Application requirements for the American Legion Auxiliary Non-Traditional Stu...

Application Deadline

March 01, 2023

Award Amount

$20000

Awards Available

1

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scholarships@legion.org, scholarships@legion.org

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Maria Potts, n/a

About the Scholarship

This scholarship is available for high school juniors who are the child, grandchild, or legally recognized dependent of a U.S. military member who has served honorably during a time of war or conflict. Application requirements for the Samsung American Legion Scholarship are:Essay Recommendation letter Application form Personal statement Official Transcript FAFSA...

Application Deadline

March 15, 2023

Award Amount

$25000

Awards Available

25

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scholarships@legion.org, scholarships@legion.org

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About the Scholarship

The Education and Scholarship Award program of The American Legion, Department of Illinois, awards (25) $1,000 scholarships. These scholarships are set up to assist students of American Legion members and Dependents of Veterans, who have the ability and desire to receive an education beyond high school in an institution. Application requirements for the American Legion Trade School Scholarship are...

Application Deadline

March 01, 2023

Award Amount

$17500

Awards Available

4

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scouting@legion.org, scouting@legion.org

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M. Buss, National He

About the Scholarship

U.S. high school students who are 15 years or older and have been awarded the Eagle Scout Award are eligible for this award. Students must be a registered, active member of a Boy Scout Troop or related group. Application requirements for the Eagle Scout of the Year Award are:Nomination Application form Official Transcript Recommendation letters (4) Activities descriptions (5)...

Application Deadline

March 04, 2023

Award Amount

$1850

Awards Available

1

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scholarships@gulfcoastcf.org, scholarships@gulfcoastcf.org

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Angela Gray, Program

About the Scholarship

This award is available for U.S. undergraduate and/or graduate students who graduated from Lemon Bay High School in Englewood, Florida and are legal residents of the Englewood, Florida area. Students must have experience in community service and/or employment and have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher. Application requirements for the Lemon Bay American Legion Scholarship are:Appli...

Application Deadline

March 15, 2023

Award Amount

$25000

Awards Available

5

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Link

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scholarships@legion.org, scholarships@legion.org

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About the Scholarship

Students must have employment prospects in specific positions in hospitals, clinics or health departments upon completion of their education, and the position must have a full-time and direct relationship to pediatric lung and respiratory control. Aid offered: Scholarship awards are $5,000 each. Application requirements for the The Eight and Forty Lung and Respiratory Disease Nursing School Schola...

Application Deadline

January 01, 2023

Award Amount

$12000

Awards Available

4

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scholarships@legion.org, scholarships@legion.org

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About the Scholarship

The Annual American Legion 3-Position Junior Air Rifle Championship has two categories: • Precision: Winner will receive $5,000 in college scholarships • Sporter: Winner will receive $5,000 in college scholarships Second place finishers in each category will each receive $1,000 in college scholarships. Application requirements for the Junior Shooting Sports Scholarship are:No application requi...

Application Deadline

March 01, 2023

Award Amount

$25000

Awards Available

10

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Link

Email Address

mpotts@legion-aux.org, mpotts@legion-aux.org

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Maria Potts, n/a

About the Scholarship

The American Legion Auxiliary offers the Junior Member Loyalty Scholarship to current college students. Ten scholarships, in the amount of $2,500 each, will be awarded to a current college student for 2020. Two scholarships will be awarded in each division of the American Legion Auxiliary. Apply today! Application requirements for the ALA Junior Member Loyalty Scholarship are:No application requir...