Scholarship Opportunity

Lillie Lois Ford Scholarship

Offered by The American Legion Department of Missouri

The Lillie Lois Ford Scholarship recognizes Missouri students with qualifying veteran-family connections who have participated in Missouri Boys State, Missouri Girls State, or the Department's Cadet Patrol Academy.

EssayNot required
RenewableNo
Grade LevelHigh School Senior

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 unmarried and under age 21.
  • Be a descendant of a qualifying veteran who served at least 90 days of active duty and received an honorable discharge.
  • Qualifying applicants must have attended Missouri Boys State, Missouri Girls State, or a full session of the Department's Cadet Patrol Academy as applicable.

Requirements

  • Complete the scholarship application.
  • Provide documentation of the qualifying veteran's service.
  • Submit a copy of the veteran's DD-214, discharge, or separation record.
  • Submit any additional materials required by the current application.

How to Apply

  1. 1Obtain the current application from the American Legion Department of Missouri.
  2. 2Complete all applicant and veteran-family information.
  3. 3Attach required military documentation.
  4. 4Submit the completed application by the annual deadline.