Minnesota American Legion Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility

• Be a legal resident of Minnesota.
• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Be a legal descendant of a veteran member of The American Legion and/or a legal descendant of an American Legion Auxiliary member.
• Be a high school graduate by the time the scholarship is received.
• Meet the academic standards of the institution attended.
• Demonstrate financial need.
• Have a good record of school and community citizenship.
• Demonstrate initiative and a desire to pursue education beyond high school.
• Attend an eligible Minnesota university, college, vocational school, or other accredited institution of higher education, or an institution in a state with a Minnesota reciprocity agreement.

Requirements

• Complete the scholarship application.
• Submit a high school or college transcript.
• Submit a personal essay or letter.
• Submit at least two letters of recommendation.
• Obtain approval and signature from an American Legion Post official.
• Provide requested financial-need information.

How to Apply

1. 1Confirm Minnesota residency and qualifying American Legion or Auxiliary family eligibility.
2. 2Complete the scholarship application in full.
3. 3Prepare the required personal essay.
4. 4Obtain at least two recommendations.
5. 5Include the required transcript.
6. 6Have an American Legion Post official approve and sign the application.
7. 7Submit the completed application to the Minnesota American Legion Department headquarters by April 1.