American Legion Scholarships
by Cynthia Newell
AMERICAN
LEGION SCHOLARSHIPS
Due February 15,
2008:
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.
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, 2008:
Hugh A. Smith Scholarship Fund
This is an outright grant of $500 to be
paid at the start of the Fall semester – one year only.
Ted and Nora Anderson Scholarships
Four $500 scholarships, $250 at the
start of each semester – one year only.
Albert M. Lappin Scholarship
An outright grant of $1,000. $500 will
be paid at the start of each semester in any one school year.
Rosedale Post 346 Scholarships
Two scholarships of $1,500 each. $750 each
at the start of each semester in any one school year.
Charles W. Annette Hill Scholarship
An outright grant of $1,000. $500 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 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 of a member of the Kansas Sons of the
American Legion for the past three consecutive years.
SAL Commander’s Scholarship
Five $500 scholarships will be granted
for the 2008-2009 school year, $250 at the start of each semester
upon proof of eligibility. In order to stay eligible, the student
must maintain a C average in college & provide verification
from school of enrollment at the start of each semester or
term.
Due
March 1, 2008:
Eagle Scout of the Year Scholarship
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.
Due
March 3, 2008:
High School Oratorical Scholarship Program
The purpose of the American Legion High
School Oratorical Scholarship Program “A Constitutional Speech
Contest” is to develop a deeper knowledge and appreciation of the
constitution of the United States on the part of high school
students. Scholarship awards are presented to the three finalists
in the Final Round of the National contest as follows: 1st place --
$18,000; 2nd place -- $16,000; 3rd place -- $14,000. Emporia State
University and Tabor College also offer scholarships based upon
performance in this contest.
Due July
15, 2008:
Dr. “Click” Cowger Baseball Scholarship
This $500 scholarship is awarded to a
Kansas 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 to be paid at the start of each semester – one year only.
