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Joseph P. Gavenonis Scholarship

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$500

Due: May 31, 2026

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Eligibility

Joseph P. Gavenonis Scholarship, with an application deadline in May, offers numerous awards of $500 each. Location restrictions exist. Military service requirements apply. Restricted to those with financial need.

Description

The Joseph P. Gavenonis is awarded twice a year to high school seniors who wish to receive a degree in a four year college. Applicants must be children or grandchildren of PA Legion members who are deceased, ICU,or MIA; or has a Parent or Grandparent who has been in the military or is a military member in good standing in The American Legion. Membership in The American Legion must be documented by one of the following methods: photocopy of current membership card; or a letter by Post Commander, Adjutant or Finance Officer attesting to a person's membership in good standing including length of years. If deceased, a statement that the person was a member in good standing at the time of their death must be submitted. If killed in action or missing in action is claimed, documentation from the U.S. Department of Defense must accompany the application. Applicants must also submit a statement of their parent(s) income, which may be a W-2 or a photocopy of the first page of a 1040 form. Total income must be $70,000.00 or less to be eligible. Anything over $70,000.00 is not eligible. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the American Legion Department of Pennsylvania for more information.

Joseph P. Gavenonis Scholarship

$500

Eligibility

Description

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