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American Legion Auxiliary Department of Ohio Department President's Scholarship

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$1,500

Due: March 15, 2027

No min. GPA required

Eligibility

American Legion Auxiliary Department of Ohio Department President's Scholarship, with an application deadline in March, offers 2 awards of $1500 each. Location restrictions exist. Military service requirements apply. Restricted to those with financial need.

Description

The American Legion Auxiliary Department of Ohio awards one scholarship of $1,500 and one scholarship of $1,000 annually for students preparing to enter his or her freshman year of college. The applicant must be a veteran or a direct descendant of an honorably discharged veteran. The applicant must be a resident of Ohio or a member of an Ohio American Legion Auxiliary Unit. The applicant must be sponsored by an Ohio American Legion Auxiliary Unit. Applicants must submit a photocopy of the veteran's Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty or other government document showing time served on active military duty during the eligible service periods. The winner shall be selected based on their Americanism, character, financial need, leadership, and academics. Three letters of recommendation are required. They must be from: (1) a member of the clergy or a representative to attest to devotional beliefs; (2) a faculty member from the High School attended by the applicant; and (3) a representative of the community. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

American Legion Auxiliary Department of Ohio Department President's Scholarship

$1,500

Eligibility

Description

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