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Department Presidents Scholarship

American Legion Auxiliary - Department of Wisconsin

This scholarship was established to benefit a child, grandchild, great-grandchild, step-child, step grandchild, step great-grandchild, wife or widow of a veteran. Applicants must be planning to attend an accredited school. Applicants must be residing in Wisconsin, except those who are members of the Wisconsin American Legion Family.

Key Information

Eligibility Requirements

  • Gender:
    Female
  • Minimum GPA:
    3.50
  • Financial Need:
    Required
  • Residence:
    Be a resident of Wisconsin, except as noted in 1 (b) (An applicant, who is a member of the Wisconsin American Legion Family, does not need toreside in Wisconsin.)
  • College:
    School selected need not be in Wisconsin, but must be an accredited school.
  • Military:
    Applicant must be a child, grandchild, great-grandchild, step-child, step grandchild, step great-grandchild, wife or widow of a veteran.
  • Organization:
    An applicant, who is a member of the Wisconsin American Legion Family, does not need to reside in Wisconsin

Application Details

  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Required
  • Essay:
    Essay must be typed and double-spaced, not to exceed 300 words: For all other Department Scholarships Education An Investment In The Future
  • Recommendation Letters:
    Include at least three (3) letters of recommendation from at least two of the following categories:a. School administrators, guidance counselors, faculty members (no more than two)b. Pastor, businessmen from community (no more than two)c. Representative citizen (one only)i. Recommendations from relatives are not accepted
  • Other Materials:
    A completed online application;Copy of Veterans DD-214 (discharge papers).

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