Merit and Memorial Scholarships

🏆 Available: 8
💰 $1,000
⏳ 03/05

Scholarship Description

One-time award of $1000. Applicant must be a direct descendant, wife, or widow of a veteran. Must submit certification of an American Legion Auxiliary unit president, copy of proof that veteran was in service (i.e. discharge papers), letters of recommendation, transcripts, and essay. Must have minimum 3.5 GPA, show financial need, and be a resident of Wisconsin or member of the Wisconsin American Legion Family. Applications available on web site http://www.amlegionauxwi.org.

Eligibility Requirements

  • 3.5 Minimum GPA
  • Special military service requirements
  • Type of institution award is open to: two-year college
  • Type of institution award is open to: four-year college
  • Type of institution award is open to: trade/technical school
  • Award is available to U.S. citizens

Application Requirements

  • Application form required
  • Transcript required
  • Essay required
  • Recommendations or references required
  • Special requirements exist (These are specified in text.)
  • Copy of Veteran’s DD-214

How To Apply

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Donor: American Legion Auxiliary Department of Wisconsin

A community of volunteers serving veterans, military and their families. Achieves its own unique identity while working side-by-side with the veterans who belong to The American Legion.

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