Scholarships
Additional suggested avenues to explore scholarship opportunities:
1. the websites listed on the Post-Secondary Resource sheet including
www.cfwv.com;
2. by liking or following CFWV, FAFSA, StudentAid.Ed.Gov, your future school,
future department, and/or major on Facebook or Twitter (only if you already
have an account, speak to your parent/guardian before creating one);
3. parent/guardian’s (or other family member’s) employer;
4. foundations, religious or community organizations, local businesses, or civic
groups;
5. organizations (including professional associations) related to your field of
interest;
6. ethnicity-based organizations;
7. future school’s financial aid or scholarship website;
8. future major and/or department’s website;
9. the Local Scholarship Packet (anticipated to be distributed in Mid- April).
10. Student resources on the West Virginia Department of Education’s websitehttps://wvde.state.wv.us/counselors/students/scholarships.html
FAFSA
The FAFSA Application is now open. All students continuing their education after high school
should file a FAFSA. For more information about the FAFSA please visit
https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa/filling-out
Promise Application and other West Virginia
State-Level Financial Aid Scholarships
and Grants
Are now available online. You must apply for
Promise and file your FAFSA prior to March 1.
https://secure.cfwv.com/Financial_Aid_Planning/Scholarships/Scholarships.aspx
ACADEMIC COMMON MARKET
Study in a specialized field at an out-of-state college.
Pay in-state tuition rates.
Is a degree program you’d like to pursue not available in your state? Is out-of state tuition a barrier to a major
offered at a college in another state? Looking for options with lower tuition?
You’re in the right place. For more than 35 years, SREB’s Academic Common Market has enabled students to
pursue out-of-state college degrees at in-state tuition rates, through agreements among the states and colleges
and universities.
Search from more than 1,900 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in 15 states.
To qualify, you must:
Be a resident of one of 15 participating SREB states.
Select a program eligible for residents of your home state.
Complete the admission process at the institution that offers the program.
Be certified as a resident of your home state by contacting your state’s ACM coordinator.
For more information or to begin the process go to- http://www.sreb.org/overview/academic-common-market
Updated 9/9/16
SunTrust Off to College Scholarship
Enter to win a $500 Scholarship during the SunTrust Off To
College Scholarship Sweepstakes
At SunTrust, we're on a mission to stamp out financial stress. Are you in?
Take the first step and enter the 12th annual SunTrust Off to College Scholarship
Sweepstakes, for a chance to win a $500 scholarship to help cover education expenses.*
Who can enter?
High school seniors or college undergraduates (no GPA or financial need requirement)
How often can entrants enter?
Starting September 12, 2016, students can enter online or by mail once during each two
week drawing period
Who wins?
Two $500 scholarship winners will be randomly chosen every two weeks beginning
October 28, 2016 until May 12, 2017. 30 total winners will be chosen at random during
this time period.
To apply or for more information go to: http://suntrusteducation.com/scholarshipsweepstakes/index.html?ref=HSPOSTER
Updated 10/5/16
National Co-op Scholarship Program
FIFTEENTH ANNUAL NATIONAL CO-OP SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
~ APPLICATION DEADLINES ~
THE APPLICATION DEADLINES FOR EACH INSTITUTION ARE DIFFERENT
INCLUDING SOME WITH 2016 EARLY APPLICANT DEADLINES
VISIT SCHOLARSHIP PARTNERS PAGE
QUALIFICATIONS: To qualify for this scholarship, students must:
• Have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale
• Apply for the 2017-2018 academic year at one of the WACE Partner Institutions listed.
Applicants must be current high school seniors or transfer students
INSTRUCTIONS: Please complete the National Co-op Scholarship Program Application including a (200 word) essay
describing why you have chosen to pursue a college cooperative education program.
If you are downloading application to submit by mail, please mail it to:
WACE
600 Suffolk Street, Suite 503
Lowell, MA 01854
For General Questions, please contact: Marty Ford at [email protected]
We do not require transcripts or recommendations. (Please do not send.)
EARLY APPLICATIONS ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED
WACE encourages minority and female students as well as students interested in science, mathematics, engineering
and technology (SMET) to apply for this merit co-op scholarship.
Please note the selection of scholarship winners is decided by each partner institution.
ALL SCHOLARSHIPS ARE NON-TRANSFERABLE
RECIPIENTS WILL BE NOTIFIED BETWEEN MARCH AND MAY OF 2017
For information regarding the status of the scholarship, please contact the university directly by using the telephone
numbers listed on the WACE Partner Institutions page.
SCHOLARSHIP PARTNER INSTITUTIONS
Please note that to be eligible for the scholarship you must apply
to one of our TEN WACE SCHOLARSHIP PARTNER INSTITUTIONS listed.
CLARKSON UNIVERSITY
www.clarkson.edu I 315-268-6400
Up to Ten $6,000 merit co-op scholarships renewable for up to $24,000 per University criteria
December 1, 2016 – Deadline date for Clarkson University Early Decision applicants
February 15, 2017 – Deadline date for all other Clarkson University applicants
DREXEL UNIVERSITY
www.drexel.edu I 215-895-2400
Up to Thirty $6,000 merit co-op scholarships renewable for up to $30,000 per University criteria
November 15, 2016 - Deadline date for Drexel University Early Decision applicants
February 1, 2017 - Deadline date for Drexel University Early Action and Regular Decision
applicants
JOHNSON & WALES UNIVERSITY
www.jwu.edu I 401-598-2345
Up to Fifteen $6,000 merit co-op scholarships renewable for up to $24,000 per University criteria
January 1, 2017 - Deadline for all Johnson & Wales University applicants
MERRIMACK COLLEGE
www.merrimack.edu I 978-837-5000
Up to Fifteen $6,000 merit scholarships renewable for up to $24,000 per College criteria
November 15, 2016 – Deadline date for Merrimack College Early Decision applicants
February 15, 2017 – Deadline date for all other Merrimack College applicants
ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
www.rit.edu I 585-475-6631
Up to Fifteen $6,000 merit co-op scholarships renewable for up to $24,000 per University criteria
February 15, 2017 – Deadline date for all Rochester Institute of Technology applicants
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK OSWEGO
www.oswego.edu I 315-312-2250
Up to Fifteen $6,000 merit co-op scholarships renewable for up to $24,000 per University criteria
March 1, 2017 - Deadline date for all SUNY Oswego applicants
THE UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO
www.eng.utoledo.edu I 419-530-8040
Up to Fifteen $6,000 merit co-op scholarships renewable for up to $24,000 per University criteria
February 15, 2017 – Deadline date for all The University of Toledo applicants
UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI
www.uc.edu I 513-556-2420
Up to Fifteen $6,000 merit co-op scholarships
February 15, 2017 – Deadline date for all University of Cincinnati applicants
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS LOWELL
www.uml.edu I 978-934-4000
Up to Fifteen $6,500 scholarships renewable for up to $26,000 per University criteria
November 1, 2016 – Deadline date for UMass Lowell Early Action applicants
February 1, 2017 – Deadline date for all other UMass Lowell applicants
WENTWORTH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
www.wit.edu I 617-989-4000
Up to Thirty $6,000 merit co-op scholarships renewable for up to $24,000 to $30,000 per Program
and University criteria
February 15, 2017 – Deadline date for all Wentworth Institute of Technology applicants
For more information or to apply please visit www.waceinc.org
GFWC West Virginia Scholarship
1. The recipient of a scholarship shall be a man or woman who is a United States Citizen
and has resided in West Virginia for at least three years prior to applying.
2. Scholarships of up to $1,000 will be available.
Scholarship recipients will be selected on the criteria of
a.
b.
c.
d.
Financial Need
Academic information obtained in transcripts
Leadership/School activities
Community Service
Application deadline – April 1, 2017
Complete details and requirements are listed on the scholarship application. To apply or
for more information please visit http://www.gfwcwestvirginia.org/. Applications also
available in guidance.
Boxwell/Churchill Scholarship
This scholarship is available to students who have demonstrated good citizenship and
plan to attend college on a full-time basis. Additional criteria for scholarship eligibility
include graduating with a “B” average and demonstrating financial need. The award
covers tuition, room and board, and books and supplies. The applications must be
turned in to J. Bartmess by March 1st.
Applications are available in guidance and have been sent to students via livegrades.
Updated 11/15/16
ACLU of West Virginia Foundation 2017
William Denman Youth Activist Scholarship
American Civil Liberties Union of WV Foundation offers William Denman Youth Activist
Scholarships of $1,000 to students who are devoted to standing up for civil liberties and want to
go to college and make a difference in the world. The ACLU of WV is a non-profit organization
devoted to defending and preserving the individual rights granted in the Constitution and Bill of
Rights, including freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of religion, and the right to
privacy. The ACLU also works to extend rights to people who have traditionally been denied
their rights, including people of color; women; lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and transgender
individuals; prisoners; and people with disabilities.
They are looking for scholarship applicants who demonstrate a commitment to equal rights and
fairness through their personal actions and involvement in a school or community program
focusing on any civil liberties issue, including non-discrimination in any form. In addition to
demonstrating a strong commitment to civil liberties, each scholarship applicant must be a high
school senior planning on entering an accredited college or university as a full-time, degreeseeking student. Applicants also must have attained a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale at
the time of graduation. Demonstrated financial need will also increase the student’s chances of
qualifying for the scholarship.
The ACLU of WV Foundation is currently accepting applications until March 17, 2017. Please
mail applications to: Joseph Cohen, ACLU of WV Foundation, P O Box 3952, Charleston
WV 25339-3952.
Applications are available in guidance and have been sent to students via livegrades.
Folds of Honor
ABOUT FOLDS OF HONOR SCHOLARSHIPS- Scholarships are used to subsidize the
costs of tuition, school books, fees, on-campus room and board, approved educational
tutoring, and other approved educational expenses that a student’s school may deem
appropriate. Scholarships are awarded up to $5,000. Award amount is based on the
“unmet need” calculated on the Financial Need page of the application. - See more at:
https://www.foldsofhonor.org/resources/scholarships/#sthash.H2llFIyS.dpuf
If you would like to apply for an educational scholarship for the 2017 -2018 academic
year, we will begin accepting applications from February 1 – March 31, 2017. - See
more at: https://www.foldsofhonor.org/resources/scholarships/#sthash.H2llFIyS.dpuf
For more information or to apply please visit:
https://www.foldsofhonor.org/scholarships
Updated 2/3/17
Tucker Community Foundation
Scholarships
The following Endowed Funds provide scholarship support according to distribution guidelines.
Additional unrestricted funding can also support these scholarships. Our goal is to distribute 5% of
the Total Market Value of each fund annually, which may vary depending on market conditions.
Awards range from $500 to $4,000.
High school seniors, students attending technical schools, Tucker County students attending a
Christian elementary, middle or high school or being home schooled employing Christian
educational principles and values, college students and other non-traditional students (e.g. adults
returning to school) are encouraged to apply regardless of their field of study.
Deadline: April 7, 2017
For more information or to apply please visit:
http://www.tuckerfoundation.net/endowed-funds/scholarships/
Updated 2/3/17
West Virginia Pumpkin Festival
Scholarship
MUST BE POSTMARKED by MARCH 15th!
Applications and additional information available at:
http://www.wvpumpkinpark.com/Scholarships.html
Updated 2/3/17
James “Jim” Bailey Scholarship
Jim Bailey, past Transportation Director of Roane County Schools, was a very active member of
the West Virginia Association for Pupil Transportation. He also worked on the national level to
help provide the safest transportation for our children. In memory of Jim Bailey, this scholarship
was established to provide assistance to students of West Virginia who attend post secondary
vocational and technical programs. Since the inception of this scholarship program in 1999, the
number of students to receive assistance has grown from 1 to approximately 12 and the amount
of the scholarship has increased to $600.00.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Enrollment in a one or two year vocational or technical school
upon graduation of high school
Documented 2.5 GPA or higher (include transcript)
Documented good attendance
Documented financial need (copy of page one of 1040 or 1040A)
Documented community service
Displays excellent character
Two letters of recommendation
Application process (meet deadline, neat and complete
application)
Deadline: April 15, 2017
Applications and additional information available at:
http://www.wvapt.org/scholarships.htm
Updated 2/3/17
2017 West Virginia Desk and Derrick
Scholarship Program
As of 2/3/17 the scholarship application has not been posted, please check the website
periodically for updates.
Our Scholarship Program was founded in 2007 for the purpose of awarding annual
scholarships to high school seniors and college students who are planning a career in the
petroleum, energy or allied industry, or research and development of alternative fuels. Our
primary goal is to advance the education of the individuals who supply the Nation's energy
today, and in the years ahead. All scholarships are made through accredited colleges and
universities. The number and amount of the scholarship awards vary from year to year and
are available to eligible full-time students. To date we've awarded $21,500 in
scholarships.
We typically release the applications for our scholarships in early spring, with an April 1st
deadline. BOLO for details about our 2017 scholarship!
http://www.wvdeskandderrick.org/scholarship-program
Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College
Scholarship Application
The Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College Scholarship will be awarded to one
student from each eligible high school. The scholarship will be awarded in the form of a waiver for
tuition and fees associated with attendance at Eastern WV Community and Technical College
(excluded are the following fees: book, on-line fees, lab, and other) for one academic year, with a
review after the first semester before renewal. The recipient of the scholarship shall meet the
following initial requirements:
senior year;
-time student after
graduation; and
sheets may be attached as needed.
After completing one semester of study at Eastern WV Community and Technical College the
student is expected to meet the following requirements for renewal of the award for the spring
semester:
-time student for the spring
semester;
prior approval from a representative of Learner Support Services);
Applications may be submitted by mailing the completed application form to Eastern WV
Community and Technical College, ATTN: Learner Support Services; 316 Eastern Drive;
Moorefield, WV 26836. All applications must be postmarked by April 7, 2017.
Applications available in guidance and were sent via livegrades.
Updated 2/3/17.
VERSO Scholarship
2017-2018 SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES
Verso’s Luke Mill will provide a total of 19 tuition scholarship grants in 2017 to Allegany
College of Maryland, Frostburg State University, Garrett College, and Potomac State
College for immediate family members of Luke Mill employees. Guidelines for the grants
are:
■ Verso is contributing a total of $4,000 to Frostburg State University, $2,500 to
Allegany College of Maryland, $2,500 to Potomac State College, and $500 to Garrett
College for use as student tuition grants during the 2017-2018 school year.
■ Any student now attending or planning to attend one of these schools full-time who
is a son, daughter, or spouse of a Verso Luke Mill employee or retiree is eligible for a
tuition grant.
■ Selection for a Verso tuition grant will be determined by the school to which the
student has applied on the basis of his/her high school 3.5-year grade point average
(if the student is an incoming freshman), or the college cumulative grade point
average (if the student has previously been a college student).
■ Scholarships equal $500 per year per student.
■ There are 8 scholarships available at Frostburg State University, 5 at Allegany
College of Maryland, 5 at Potomac State College, and 1 at Garrett College.
■ Incoming freshmen will receive first consideration for the tuition grants;
upperclassmen will be considered if funds are available. At Frostburg State
University, four scholarships are reserved for students other than incoming
freshmen.
■ The minimum scholarship requirement is that the student must meet the entrance
requirements for the college and maintain the required academic standing to remain
in school.
■ Verso Scholarship applications are available at all local high schools, the Financial
Aid Offices at all four colleges, the Luke Mill Public Affairs Department, or Luke
InSight (click on >Employee Information on the left, then choose >Scholarships).
Please note that students may also be required to complete a general scholarship
application at the school to which they are applying.
■ All completed Verso Scholarship applications must be received by the Financial Aid
Office of the particular school –not by the Luke Mill – by Tuesday, February 28,
2017 to be considered for the 2017 fall term.
Applications are available in guidance and have been sent to students via livegrades.
Updated 2/3/17.
Do you know high school seniors planning to attend college, technical, or vocational school?
The State Farm Good Neighbor Scholarship doesn’t require a high GPA, but rather focuses on
students who are leaders and volunteers in their communities and demonstrate financial need.
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
 Be
a 2017 graduating high school senior.
 High
school seniors must have a cumulative GPA between a 2.5 and 3.2 on a 4.0 scale.
 Plan
to enroll full-time for the 2017-18 academic year at an accredited 2- or 4-year college, university or
vocational-technical school.
 Must
be a U.S. citizen
https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/statefarmgoodneighborscholarship/
The deadline is March 1, 2017 or the first 700 submitted applications.
Tell your students to apply today for the State Farm Good Neighbor Scholarship program!
Scholarship America
One Scholarship Way
Saint Peter, MN 56082
Updated 2/3/17.
Pilgrim’s CCP Team Scholarship Award
Pilgrim’s Company and Community Pride (CCP) Team is a non-profit organization at the
Moorefield Pilgrim’s Complex, comprised of Pilgrim’s management and team members, that
raises funding to benefit the complex employees and community.
The CCP Team Scholarship Award has been established to be awarded on an annual basis to a
graduating Grant County School senior.
The following guidelines will govern the administration of the Pilgrim’s CCP Team Scholarship
Award:
1) A scholarship in the amount of $500 will be awarded on an annual basis by the Pilgrim’s CCP
Team fund to a graduating senior at a Grant County High School.
2) Students wishing to be considered for a Pilgrim’s CCP Team Scholarship:
A. Must provide a letter of application that clearly defines the student relative to the
following qualities as set by the Pilgrim’s CCP Team:
– Must be a child of a Moorefield Pilgrim’s employee or grower, with parent’s
name and place of work or farm included.
– Must be a college bound senior.
– Must have a grade point average of at least 3.0 for the four years of high
school.
– Must be pursuing a degree in any category of an Agriculture or Business
major.
– Must be of good moral character.
– Deadline for application will be April 15.
3) The applicants will first be verified as a Pilgrim’s employee or grower child by sending list of
names and parent information to Pilgrim’s.
This document is available in guidance and has been sent to students via livegrades.
Updated 2/3/17.
Mollohan Foundation Scholarship
Scholarships
The Mollohan Foundation provides scholarships for gifted young
students who are planning to go to college or a post-high school
degree program in their native state of West Virginia.
The Mollohan Foundation provides many opportunities for students
through various scholarships and student programs. These programs
provide West Virginia students with assistance for their college
education. The goal of our programs is to give students an opportunity
to further their education and understand the range of opportunities
that are available within their home state. The many different student
programs offer a variety of scholarship, internship, and loan
opportunities.
Please note that to be eligible for our student programs, all students
must be attending, or planning to attend, a college, University, or posthigh school degree program in the state of West Virginia as well as be
a graduate, or upcoming graduate, of an in-state high school.
General Scholarship Application
Requirements

All students must complete the online scholarship application by clicking
on the scholarship they wish to apply for, below. Be sure to include your
SAT or ACT scores if these are not included on your transcript. Make
sure you include a typed resume and Letter of Intent if required by the
specific scholarship.

Have your counselor mail us official transcripts from each school you’ve
attended – high schools and colleges – including transfers. These must
be sealed upon arrival with the counselor/registrar’s signature or an
official seal on the back of the envelope.

Two evaluation forms must be submitted for each scholarship you’re
applying for. One evaluation must be a teacher. Evaluations can be sent
in by mail or submitted through email.

You must be attending a college, University, or post-high school degree
program in the state of West Virginia to be eligible for all of our available
scholarships.

Additional requirements for each scholarship (such as a Letter of Intent)
may be required, but not stated in this general overview of application
requirements. Be sure to read detailed instructions on the scholarship
you’re applying for before submitting your scholarship.
Several scholarships exist. Please visit the website to apply or for
more information. http://www.mollohanfoundation.org/
Updated 2/3/17.
Albert Yanni Scholarship Program
High School Applicant Minimum Requirements:
1. Each applicant must be a secondary student currently enrolled
in a public school in the state of West Virginia who will have
completed all graduation requirements by the end of the
current school year.
2. Each application must have a cumulative (9-12) attendance
rate of 85% AND a cumulative (9-12) GPA of 3.0.
3. No applicant may have a final semester grade below a C in
grades 9-12.
4. Each applicant must have completed or be on track to
complete no less than four required courses for a state
approved CTE program of study in accordance with WVBE
Policy 2520.13
5. Each applicant must be planning to pursue postsecondary
education in a career field related to his/her secondary career
technical program of study.
6. Each applicant must be registered with, or accepted by, an
accredited post-secondary institution or technical center in a
technical certificate or degree program.
Application must be postmarked by March 31, 2017. Applications with full details are
available in guidance and have been sent to students via livegrades.
Updated 2/3/17
Mission West Virginia Scholarship Program
The Mission West Virginia Scholarship Program will provide at least six $2,000 scholarships
this year to help youth in their senior year of high school or older who experienced a foster care
placement for 12 months, OR youth who had a parent incarcerated for 12 months during their
childhood. Students meeting this criterion can utilize the funds for any post-secondary
education or training program, including two or four year degree programs, vocational training
or certificate program. The scholarship will help pay for tuition and fees, room and board,
books, supplies, transportation or computers.
Scholarship application and more information is available online
https://www.missionwv.org/mwvscholarship/
•Applications are due February 17, 2017
•Recipients will be notified by March 31, 2017
Updated 2/3/17
NAEHCY Scholarship Program
Children and youth in homeless situations face numerous barriers to educational success. Deep poverty,
high mobility, and school requirements often make attending and succeeding in school a challenge.
Despite these challenges, many students who experience homelessness not only graduate from high
school, but wish to pursue a college education.
What is the application period?
NAEHCY will award its 2017 scholarships in October 2017.
What is the NAEHCY Scholarship Program?
The NAEHCY Scholarship Program was established in 1998. Each year, we award scholarships to
students who have experienced homelessness and who have demonstrated academic achievement.
Who selects the recipients?
A national advisory board including local, state, and national educators reviews the applications and
makes the selection.
How many scholarships are awarded?
There will be a minimum of two $2,000 scholarships awarded annually. While the scholarship is a onetime award, additional financial support may be available for scholars in subsequent years
How may the NAEHCY scholarship be used?
Upon submission of evidence that a Scholar has enrolled in a post secondary program, the scholarship
will be provided and may be used to help defray the costs of college tuition, fees, books, prep courses, or
other educational expenses.
How many scholarships have been awarded in the past?
To date, NAEHCY has awarded scholarships to more than 280 recipients.
When will the scholarships be awarded?
The scholarships will be awarded on Sunday, October 30, 2016, at the National Association for the
Education of Homeless Children and Youth conference in Orlando, Florida. Scholarship winners receive
an all-expense paid trip to the conference to receive their awards. While attendance at the conference is
not mandatory, it is strongly encouraged.
Who is eligible for the scholarship?
The scholarship funds are available to students who are homeless or who have been homeless during their
K-12 school attendance, and who have demonstrated average or higher than average achievement.
According to federal law, a person is considered homeless who “lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence.” This includes people living in shelters, cars, motels, campgrounds, or places not meant
for human habitation, as well as children and youth who are living temporarily with friends, relatives, or
other people because they lack permanent housing.
Students less than 21 years of age as of September 1, 2017, and who have completed no more than two
years of college by September 1, 2017, are eligible to apply. Applicants may be high school seniors,
students enrolled in a GED or other alternative education program, or recent graduates/GED recipients.
If you are in high school and not yet enrolled in a post secondary program, the committee will hold your
scholarship for you pending your enrollment.
How do students apply?
Applicants must submit:
1. A completed application form;
2. An essay about the impact of homelessness on their lives and their desire to attend college (up to
1,500 words; please see essay evaluation criteria listed below);
3. An official or unofficial school transcript, include class ranking if available; and
4. A minimum of one letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, or other adult who can speak
to the applicant’s qualifications and experiences.
What are the criteria for reviewing the applications?
Students' applications will be evaluated on:
1. Demonstrated commitment to education during the experience of homelessness;
2. Academic achievement and accomplishments;
3. Potential impact of the scholarship for the student’s educational career;
4. Discussion of how the scholarship money would be used;
5. Statement of goals and career interests; and
6. Grammar and use of language.
Applicants should write essays with these criteria in mind. The essay is the most important component of
the application; letters of recommendation are also very important.
For more information please visit http://www.naehcy.org/naehcy-scholarship-fund/about-the-fund
Website will be updated in mid-February please check it periodically for updates.
Updated 2/3/17
The American Legion Legacy
Scholarship
Access the online Legacy Scholarship application here
Since the inception of The American Legion Legacy Scholarship in 2001 following the
Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, The American Legion has offered its support to the children of
fallen post-9/11 servicemembers through this scholarship. Beginning with the 2017
award year, The American Legion expanded the scholarship to include children of VArated, post-9/11 veterans with a disability of 50 percent or higher. Our organization
remains committed to honoring the memory and service of our fallen and disabled
comrades by ensuring their children are afforded the best possible educational
opportunities.
Despite the best efforts of our federal and state governments to offer financial aid, an
ever-broadening gap in funding is still notable. Through its American Legion Legacy
Scholarship, The American Legion is able to ensure the children of our fallen and
disabled, post-9/11 veterans are able to cover the cost of their educations, including
graduate school.
Deadline
All applications new or renewal must be submitted using the online scholarship submission
system NO LATER THAN April 20.
For more information or to apply please visit https://www.legion.org/scholarships/legacy
Updated 2/3/17