Counselor's Corner: Scholarships

American Legion Scholarships

by red devil

December 05, 2007

AMERICAN LEGION SCHOLARSHIP

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 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 at the start of each semester (One Year Only).

Albert M. Lappin Scholarship

An outright grant of $1,000. $500 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 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 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.