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American Legion Department of Maine Children and Youth Scholarships

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$500

deadline Due: May 1, 2026
graduates No min. GPA required

Eligibility

American Legion Department of Maine Children and Youth Scholarships, with an application deadline in May, offers 7 awards of $500 each. Restricted to those with financial need.

Description

The American Legion Department of Maine Children and Youth Scholarships will be awarded to students who must demonstrate financial need. Please enclose three letters with this application: one from yourself stating why you wish a scholarship and what field you want to work in after college; one from your principal or guidance counselor (other source if you are no longer in high school; and one from an outside person, other than family. Applicants must also include a transcript of their high school record or current college transcript. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the American Legion Department of Maine for more information.