Scholarship Opportunity

American Legion Children and Youth Scholarship

Offered by The American Legion Department of Maine

The American Legion Children and Youth Scholarship supports Maine residents pursuing postsecondary education. The scholarship is open to students from high school senior level through postgraduate and returning-student status, with recipients selected based on academic achievement and financial need.

EssayNot required
RenewableNo
Grade LevelHigh School Senior, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, Graduate Student, Adult Learner

Application Timeline

Important application dates

This scholarship offers more than one application cycle. Review each window carefully before applying.

Annual Scholarship Cycle

OpensJune 30, 2025
DeadlineMay 1, 2026

Eligibility

  • Be a Maine resident.
  • Be a high school senior or higher.
  • Be pursuing or planning to pursue postsecondary education.
  • Demonstrate academic achievement and financial need.

Requirements

  • Complete the annual scholarship application.
  • Provide all required academic and financial information.
  • Submit the completed application by the annual deadline.

How to Apply

  1. 1Obtain the scholarship application through a high school guidance office or the American Legion Department of Maine.
  2. 2Complete all required sections of the application.
  3. 3Provide the requested academic and financial information.
  4. 4Submit the completed application with a postmark no later than May 1.