Ohio American Legion Scholarships

Scholarship Description

Since 1971, The American Legion Department of Ohio has awarded scholarships to deserving students to assist them with the ever-increasing costs associated with higher education.

Any accredited institution of higher learning with a program of education or a vocational objective qualifies.

Eligibility: (1) Be a Legionnaire in good standing OR Be a direct descendant of a Legionnaire in good standing OR Be a direct desendant of a deceased Legionnaire in good standing at the time of passing; (2) If not a Legionnaire, must be a high school senior or military veteran eligible for Legion membership (3) Have a GPA of 3.5 or higher AND Have an ACT of 25 or higher; (4) If a high school senior, be attending college fall semester immediately following high school graduation.

Awards of at least $2,000 have been made by the Selection Committee in the recent past, but the quantity and amount of awards is dependent upon annual fund earnings.

For more details on the eligibility requirements and scholarship updates, visit the program webpage. (https://www.ohiolegion.com/scholarships/)

Eligibility Requirements

• 3.5 Minimum GPA
• 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: trade/technical school
• Award is available to U.S. citizens
• Award is available to Canadian citizens
• Award is available to citizens of countries other than the U.S. and Canada.

Application Requirements

• Application form required

How To Apply

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