AMERICAN LEGION SCHOLARSHIPS
DUE: Varies
AMOUNT: Varies
DETAILS: The student must be a resident of Missouri. Applicants must be under the age of 21, unmarried and a descendant* of a veteran with at least ninety days active service in the U. S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines or Coast Guard, who received an Honorable Discharge for such service. A photocopy of the veteran's DD 214, discharge or separation notice must accompany the scholarship application. Click here for more information
Lillie Lois Ford Scholarship Fund - April 20 Two awards of $1000 each are given each year. One to a boy who has attended a full session of The American Legion Boys State of Missouri or a full session of the Department's Cadet Patrol Academy. The second award is given to a girl who has attended a full session of The American Legion Auxiliary's Girls State program or a full session of the Department's Cadet Patrol Academy.
M.D. "Jack" Murphy Memorial Nurses Training Fund - April 20 Currently one $750 award is given for two successive semesters, and may, by application, be extended for two additional successive semesters. This award is available to a Missouri boy or girl training to be a Registered Nurse, and may be used in their freshman or subsequent college years. The student must have graduated in the top forty percent of their high school class or have a "C" or equivalent standing from their last college or university semester. Scholarships are awarded for one year, payable $375 per semester.
Joseph J. Frank Scholarship – April 20 Five awards of $500.00 are given annually to individuals who are descendants of a veteran. Applicant must have attended a full session of The American Legion Boys State or The American Legion Auxiliary Girls State program, be a current resident of the state of Missouri and must use the scholarship as a full time student in an accredited college or university.
Charles L. Bacon Memorial Scholarship - April 20 Two awards of $500 are given annually in memory of the first Missourian to serve as National Commander of The American Legion. Eligible are individuals who are currently members of The American Legion, the American Legion Auxiliary, or the Sons of The American Legion, or a descendant* of a member of any thereof. Applicants must use the scholarship as a full-time student in an accredited college or university.
Erman W. Taylor Memorial Scholarship - April 20 Two $500 awards are given annually to a student planning on obtaining a degree in education, in honor of this Past National Executive Committeeman from Missouri. To be eligible the student must: be a Missouri resident, use the award as a full-time student at an accredited college or university, and submit an essay of 500 words or less on the subject In your opinion, what was the most significant world event of 2015/2016?
Shane Dean Voyles Memorial Scholarship - April 20** One $500 award will be awarded, annually. Each school in the State of Missouri may nominate one student to be considered for the award. The nominee will be selected on athletic, scholastic and leadership abilities. The nominee should be deeply involved in community and school activities, and must use the award as a full-time student at an accredited college or university. **Inform the PCHS counseling office and turn in application by March 12 if you are interested in this scholarship.
Direct all questions concerning the above scholarships to: Mr. John Buckwalter, Chairman Education and Scholarship Committee (660) 627-4713. Completed applications should be mailed no later than April 20 to: The American Legion Department of Missouri, Inc. Attn: Education and Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 179 Jefferson City, MO 65102-0179.