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James V. Day Scholarship

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$500

deadline Due: May 1, 2026
pencil No essay
graduates No min. GPA required
map No transcripts required

Eligibility

James V. Day Scholarship, with an application deadline in May, offers 2 awards of $500 each. Location restrictions exist. Restricted to those with financial need.

Description

The James V. Day Scholarship will be awarded to descendent(s) of a Maine Legionnaire, living or deceased. Applicants shall be the children or grandchildren of current or deceased members of an American Legion Post in the State of Maine. Applicants must be of good character and demonstrated through their past behavior that they believe in the American way of life. Applicants must submit three letters of recommendation from persons, other than relatives and teachers, who have had the personal opportunity to observe the applicant and who can give worthwhile opinion of the character, industry, purposefulness and general worthiness of the applicant. Applicants must also submit a proof of application, acceptance or current attendance at an accredited college or vocational school. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the American Legion Department of Maine for more information.
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