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National Children of Warriors Scholarship

American Legion Auxiliary - Department of Michigan

This scholarship was established to benefit daughters, sons, grandsons, granddaughters, great-granddaughters, great-grandsons of veterans who served in the Armed Forces during WWI, WWII, Korena War, Vietnam War, Grenada and Lebanon War, Panama or War of Persian Gulf to present. This is open to high school seniors planning to attend an accredited institution of higher education.

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Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    Applicants must be in their senior year of high school.
  • Financial Need:
    Required
  • College:
    This is a scholarship to attend an accredited institution of higher education.
  • Extracurricular:
    Applicant must complete 50 hours of volunteer service within the community during his/her high school years. Hours must be verified in writing by the recipient organization(s).
  • Military:
    Candidates for this award shall be daughters, sons, grandsons, granddaughters, great-granddaughters, great-grandsons of veterans who served in the Armed Forces during eligibility dates for membership in The American Legion.a. April 6, 1917 through November 11, 1918 (WWI)b. December 7, 1941 through December 31, 1946 (WWII)c. June 25, 1950 through January 31, 1955 (Korea)d. February 28, 1961 through May 7, 1975 (Vietnam)e. August 24, 1982 through July 31, 1984 (Grenada and Lebanon)f. December 20, 1989 through January 31, 1990 (Panama)g. August 2, 1990 to the date of cessation of hostilities (Persian Gulf to present)

Application Details

  • Judging Criteria:
    Award selection will be based on Character/Leadership 25%, Essay/Application 25%, Financial Need 25% and Scholarship 25%.
  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Required
  • Essay:
    An original essay consisting of no more than 1,000 words (typed, double-spaced). The title of the essay will be "How Pride in Country, Community, School and Family directs your daily life?"
  • Recommendation Letters:
    a. One letter from either the principal or guidance counselor of the school from which the applicant will graduate, to include size of class and student's position in the class and the cumulative grade point average.b. One letter from a clergyman/clergywoman of the applicant's choice.c. Two letters from adult citizens, other than relatives, attesting to the applicant's character in regard to conduct, citizenship and leadership.
  • Other Materials:
    A completed application form;A letter from recipient organization(s) verifying 50 hours of voluntary service during high school years;A copy of ACT or SAT test scores;A copy of the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form, or a copy of the FAFSA Summary Report and Confirmation Page, or the FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR);A brief statement of the military service of parent or grandparents, including the branch of service and dates of service, or a photocopy of parents or grandparents discharge papers.

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