Several distinct scholarships are described in the source material, each with unique names and eligibility criteria. Since there are multiple named scholarships, this fits the multiple scholarships format best.
Multiple scholarships are available through the Virginia American Legion family, including awards for graduating seniors, Boys State and Girls State participants, JROTC students, and children of veterans. Awards range from $1,000 to $20,000, with deadlines mostly in early spring.
Virginia American Legion Family Scholarship
- Amount: Up to $5,000 total, renewable in following years if GPA is 3.5 or higher and funds are available
- Who can apply: High school freshmen entering college who are children or grandchildren of Virginia American Legion family members and exemplify American values
- Deadline: March 1 (postmark or online submission by midnight)
- How to apply: Submit application via online form or mail (avoid Internet Explorer for online)
- Awards intended for fall semester tuition
American Legion Post 290 Scholarships
- Amount: $1,000 per award, total awards up to $5,000 annually
- Who can apply: Graduating seniors from Stafford County High Schools
- Deadline: April 21 (bring application to interview)
- How to apply: Obtain applications through high school guidance counselors; interviews required
- Scholarships awarded at the school's Senior Awards Night
Stafford Unit 290 Scholarship
- Amount: $1,000
- Who can apply: Graduating seniors from each Stafford County High School
- Deadline: May 1
- How to apply: Submit application and documents to the Unit 290 address listed
- Awarded at each school's Senior Awards Night; eligibility and application info available through guidance counselors in January
Virginia American Legion Auxiliary Scholarships
- Amounts: $500 and $1,000 awards (various scholarships available)
- Who can apply: Graduating seniors; eligibility varies by scholarship
- Deadline: May 1 for Unit 290 scholarships, others vary
- How to apply: Contact guidance counselors or visit Department of Virginia Auxiliary website
National American Legion Auxiliary Scholarships
- Amounts: $1,000 (Spirit of Youth), $2,500-$3,500 (Children of Warriors National Presidents' Scholarship), among others
- Who can apply: Varies, typically children or relatives of veterans, and ALA members
- How to apply: Contact guidance counselors or visit National Auxiliary website
American Legion Legacy Scholarship
- Amount: Up to $20,000, renewable for up to six years
- Who can apply: Children of U.S. military members who died on active duty after 9/11 or children of post-9/11 veterans with a VA disability rating of 50% or more
- Deadline: See Legacy Scholarship website for details
- How to apply: Online application; scholarship covers undergraduate or graduate studies
Samsung American Legion Scholarship
- Amounts:
- Ten National Scholars: $10,000 each
- Ten National Runners-Up: $5,000 each
- Remaining Department Finalists: $1,250 each
- Who can apply: High school juniors attending American Legion Boys State or Auxiliary Girls State; direct descendants of wartime U.S. military veterans
- Deadline: Due by start of Boys State or Girls State program day (usually in summer)
- How to apply: Submit online application by 11:59 PM local time on the first day of Boys State or Girls State program
- Bonus points for descendants of Korean War veterans or American Legion membership
American Legion Baseball Scholarship
- Amount: Between $22,000 and $25,000 awarded annually to multiple players
- Who can apply: Baseball players selected by Department Baseball Committees
- How to apply: Check with local American Legion Baseball program or Department committee
This summary covers key details for each scholarship so you can find awards suited to your situation and plan your applications accordingly.