American Legion Scholarships
Click on the highlighted link on each of the listed scholarships for more information and an application you can print out and send in.
DUE JANUARY 5
National
High School Oratorical Contest
Each year, many high
school students compete for over $138,000 in scholarships. This
program helps students receive a better understanding of the United
States Constitution, and gain a deeper respect and knowledge of
duties as American citizens.
Annually, the Department of Kansas awards $2,400 as follows - the winner receives a $1,500 scholarship when he or she represents Kansas in the National Finals contest. The next three places in Kansas receive $500, $250, and $150 in scholarships. Many Posts, County Councils, and Districts also provide scholarships. The top three contestants in the nation are awarded scholarships totaling $48,000 ($18,000, $16,000, and $14,000). The National Association of Secondary School Principals has placed this program on the NASSP National Advisory List of Contests and Activities.
DUE FEBRUARY 15
Music
Committee Scholarship
The
name of this scholarship, to be awarded annually, will be the
“American Legion Music Committee Scholarship.” This $1,000
scholarship is available to all Kansas high school seniors, college
level freshmen or sophomores who have distinguished themselves in
the field of music and/or who will major or minor in music at an
approved Kansas junior college, college, or university.
Shooting
Sports Scholarship
An
outright grant of $500, applicants for this scholarship must be a
Kansas high school senior or college level freshman, who has
participated in an American Legion Shooting Sports program in the
State and Regional levels. The applicant must be an average or
better student scholastically.
Hobble
(LPN) Nursing Scholarship
This is an outright grant
of $300 (payable one time) at the start of the first semester,
awarded only upon acceptance and verification of enrollment by the
scholarship winner in an accredited Kansas school which awards a
diploma for Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN). The applicant must
have attained the age of 18 prior to taking the Kansas State Board
Examination. The scholarship will be awarded to an individual who
is both qualified and in need of financial aid.
Eagle
Scout of the Year
The
American Legion Life Insurance Trust Fund provides for a $10,000
National Scholarship to be awarded to the Eagle Scout who is
selected “The American Legion Scout of the Year.” The individual
selected will be named by the National Americanism Commission
during the annual National Spring Meetings. Three runner-up
scholarships, at $2,500 each have been added to the scholarship
awards. The Department of Kansas also gives a $500 scholarship to
the Kansas Scout of the Year. Application due March 1.
DUE JULY 15
Dr.
“Click” Cowger Baseball Scholarship
This $500 scholarship is
awarded to a Kansan who has participated in American Legion
Baseball. The scholarship is paid directly to the school at the
beginning of the semester in which the recipient
enrolls.
American
Legion Baseball Leadership
This $1,000
scholarship is awarded per state by National Headquarters to an
American Legion certified baseball player whose name appears on
American Legion Baseball’s Form #1 that has been filed with
National Headquarters.
Paul
Flaherty Athletic Scholarship
This $250 scholarship is
awarded to a high school boy or girl who has participated in school
athletics. $125.00 to be paid at the start of each semester (One
Year Only).
The following scholarships are available to high school seniors, college level freshmen or sophomores who are in need of educational assistance, and are enrolled or intend to enroll in an approved junior college, college, university, or trade school located in the state of Kansas. The applicant must be the son or daughter of a veteran; the parent(s) must have been a member of the Kansas American Legion and/or Legion Auxiliary for the past three years. The sons or daughters of deceased members in either organization are also eligible if the parent’s dues were paid up at the time of death. The applicant must be an average or better student scholastically, and must show a high school transcript with grade point average.
DUE FEBRUARY 15
Hugh A.
Smith Scholarship Fund
This is an outright grant
of $500 to be paid at the start of Fall semester (One Year
Only).
Ted and
Nora Anderson Scholarships
Four $500 scholarships,
$250.00 at the start of each semester (One Year Only).
Albert M.
Lappin Scholarship
An
outright grant of $1,000. $500.00 to be paid at the start of each
semester in any one school year.
Rosedale
Post 346 Scholarships
Two
scholarships of $1,500 each. $750.00 each at the start of each
semester in any one school year.
Charles W.
& Annette Hill Scholarship
An
outright grant of $1,000. $500.00 to be paid at the beginning of
each semester in any one school year. The applicant must have at
least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scholarship system. Consideration should
be given to those applicants desiring to engage in the field of
Science, Engineering, or Business Administration. The applicant
must be a descendent of a member of The American Legion and/or
Auxiliary.
U.S.
“Udie” Grant Scholarship
One
$500 scholarship, $250 at the start of each semester in any one
school year. The applicant must be a son, daughter, grandson, or
granddaughter of a member of the Kansas Sons of the American Legion
or a member of the Kansas Sons of the American Legion for the past
three consecutive years.
Jay B.
Thielen Scholarship Fund
Five (5) $500.00
scholarships, $250.00 at the start of each semester upon proof of
eligibility.
“NEED A LIFT?”
The American Legion National Headquarters furnishes this booklet, containing over two billion dollars in scholarships and educational information, to schools and libraries for the benefit of assisting any student who needs help furthering their education. The book is updated annually and contains hundreds of scholarships, grants, and occupational opportunities available to high school seniors and college level freshmen and sophomores.
For further information on the “Need A Lift?” Booklet, contact your school counselor or your local American Legion Post.
Specific questions regarding any of the information on this page may be answered by contacting:
Sublette
High School
Counseling
Department
Sally Bruce, Counselor
PO
Box 460
Sublette, KS 67877
Office:
620.675.8259
Fax: 620.675.8347
Cell: 620.290.6673
E-mail: sbruce@usd374.org
