James V. Day Scholarship

Scholarship Description

This is to award $500 (two scholarships may be awarded contingent upon the availability of funds) with the criteria: must demonstrate financial need, must be a resident of the State of Maine, U.S. Citizen, parent or grandparent must be a member of the Maine American Legion, living or deceased. File his/her application with the Maine Past Commanders Club on or before May 1st, to include all supporting documents. Student narration of 300 words or less. Application is to be mailed. Printable application can be downloaded here: http://www.mainelegion.org/pages/programs/scholarships.php

Eligibility Requirements

• Served in any military service
• 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
• Financial need analysis required
• Essay required
• Recommendations or references required
• Special requirements exist (These are specified in text.)
• Entry in a contest required
• Proof of application

How To Apply