Area of Study:
Any
Description:
The American Legion provides for a national scholarship to be awarded to the Eagle Scout who is selected “The American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year.”
Due Date:
Opens November 1st Annually
Closes March 1st Annually
Requirements:
Be either a registered active member of a Boy Scouts of America unit that is chartered to an American Legion post, American Legion Auxiliary unit or Sons of The American Legion squadron
OR
Be a registered active member of any chartered Boy Scouts of America unit and have a parent or grandparent possessing up-to-date membership in The American Legion or Sons of The American Legion or American Legion Auxiliary, and in the case of a recently deceased member, their membership for the year immediately prior to the current year may be used
AND
Received the Eagle Scout Award.
Received a Scouts BSA or Venturer Religious Emblem.
Have demonstrated practical citizenship in church, school, Scouting and community.
Have reached their 15th birthday and be enrolled in high school at the time of selection.
Applied through the department (WI) in which their Scout unit is chartered.
Provide documentation of current BSA membership. (Membership must be valid for the year in which you are applying.)
Amount:
The American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year will receive a $10,000 scholarship. Three (3) runner-up scholarship awards will be granted in the amount of $2,500 each.
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