Amount: $500 - $2,500
Deadline: April 15
Level: undergraduate
Renewable: No
About
The American Legion offers various scholarships to children and grandchildren of veterans. Many first-generation college students come from military families and may be eligible.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 2.0+
- Demographic: veteran
- Child or grandchild of a veteran eligible for American Legion membership
- Demonstrate financial need
Required Materials
- Online application
- Essays
- Transcripts
- Proof of veteran status (parent/grandparent)
- Financial documentation
Timeline
Applications open January. Deadline April 15. Winners notified June.
Tips
Clearly articulate your connection to the veteran community and how your family's service has influenced your educational goals. Demonstrate your commitment to academic success.