Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident under 20 years of age, must be attending high school or junior high, and must compete in the American Legion oratorical contest at the national level. Award must be used at a college or university in the U.S. for actual school costs, including tuition, room and board, fees, and books.
FAQ
Application Deadline
December
Scholarship, Grant, Fellowship or Contest
Scholarship
Awarded every year?
yes
Renewable? Scholarship can be used over a period of eight years until the funds are exhausted.
yes
Must be repaid?
no
Required to attend a specific school?
no
Is a separate application required?
yes
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Amount
Max
$19,000
Min
$1,500
Available
Max
54
Contact Information
Colin Short
Program Manager
American Legion
P.O. Box 1055
Indianapolis, IN
46206
United States
American Legion
Education and Scholarships Program
P.O. Box 1055
Indianapolis, IN United States Phone: (317) 630-1249 Fax: (317) 630-1369 acy@legion.org
