The American Legion
American Legion Legacy Scholarship
The American Legion Legacy Scholarship is a needs-based scholarship designed to fulfill a financial gap remaining after all federal and state educational grants or scholarships have been utilized. It provides funding for children of U.S. military members who died on active duty on or after September 11, 2001, or children of post-9/11 veterans with a disability rating of 50% or higher.
Award
Up to $20,000
Deadline
March 26, 2027
Level
Both
Status
164 days left
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Who is eligible
- Children of U.S. military members who died while on active duty on or after Sept. 11, 2001
- Children of post-9/11 veterans assigned a combined disability rating of 50 percent or greater by the Department of Veterans Affairs
- Must be planning to attend or currently attending undergraduate or post-graduate college
What you'll need
- No essay required
- No minimum GPA required
- No transcripts required
- Required materials that must be submitted depending on the student's eligibility (visit the provider website for specific documents)
How to apply
- Visit the official American Legion Legacy Scholarship page.
- Verify your eligibility criteria and gather the specific required materials listed on the provider's website.
- Apply online via the official application link.
Sources & verification
- Official listing:
- https://www.legion.org/get-involved/scholarships/the-american-legion-legacy-scholarship
- How this listing was added:
- Discovered automatically and summarized from the source page
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Deadlines and amounts change. Always verify details with The American Legion before submitting.
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