Scholarship Opportunity

Erman W. Taylor Memorial Scholarship

Offered by The American Legion Department of Missouri

The Erman W. Taylor Memorial Scholarship supports Missouri students with qualifying veteran-family connections who plan to earn a degree in education and pursue teaching or another education-related career.

EssayRequired
RenewableNo
Grade LevelHigh School Senior, College Freshman

Application Timeline

Important application dates

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

2026 Scholarship Cycle

OpensTo Be Announced
DeadlineApril 20, 2026

Eligibility

  • Be a Missouri resident.
  • Be a qualifying descendant of a veteran.
  • Plan to obtain a degree in education.
  • Use the award as a full-time student at an accredited college or university.

Requirements

  • Complete the scholarship application.
  • Submit documentation of the qualifying veteran's discharge.
  • Submit an essay of 500 words or fewer addressing the annual world-event prompt.

How to Apply

  1. 1Complete the American Legion scholarship application.
  2. 2Attach qualifying military documentation.
  3. 3Write the required 500-word-or-less essay.
  4. 4Submit all materials by the annual deadline.

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