ANNOUNCING 2009 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS
Basic Criteria for Scholarship Awards
The student
must be a resident of Missouri. Applicants must be under the age of 21,
unmarried and a descendant* of a veteran with at least ninety days
active service in the U. S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines or Coast
Guard, who received an Honorable Discharge for such service. A photocopy
of the veteran's DD 214, discharge or separation notice must accompany
the scholarship application. Any additional requirements for each
scholarship are on the reverse side of the application.
Commander's Scholarship Fund
- One $1000.00 Scholarships
will be awarded annually to eligible veterans who are currently or
planning to attend a vocational technical college, college or university
in the state of Missouri. Applicant must have served in the U.S.
Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force or Coast Guard for a minimum of 90 days
and received an Honorable Discharge.
Lillie
Lois Ford Scholarship Fund
- Two awards of $1000 each
are given each year. One to a boy who has attended a full session of The
American Legion Boys State of Missouri or a full session of the
Department's Cadet Patrol Academy. The second award is given to a girl
who has attended a full session of The American Legion Auxiliary's Girls
State program or a full session of the Department's Cadet Patrol
Academy.
M.D.
"Jack" Murphy Memorial Nurses Training Fund
- Currently one $750 award is
given for two successive semesters, and may, by application, be extended
for two additional successive semesters. This award is available to a
Missouri boy or girl training to be a Registered Nurse, and may be used
in their freshman or subsequent college years. The student must have
graduated in the top forty percent of their high school class or have a
"C" or equivalent standing from their last college or university
semester. Scholarships are awarded for one year, payable $375 per
semester.
Joseph
J. Frank Scholarship
– Five awards of $500.00 are given
annually to individuals who are descendants of a veteran. Applicant must
have attended a full session of The American Legion Boys State or The
American Legion Auxiliary Girls State program. Applicants must be
unmarried, under the age of 21, a current resident of the state of
Missouri and must use the scholarship as a full time student in an
accredited college or university.
Charles L.
Bacon Memorial Scholarship -
Two awards of $500 are given
annually in memory of the first Missourian to serve as National Commander of
The American Legion. Eligible are individuals who are currently members of
The American Legion, the American Legion Auxiliary, or the Sons of The
American Legion, or a descendant* of a member of any thereof. Applicants
must be unmarried and under the age of 21, and must use the scholarship as a
full-time student in an accredited college or university and a resident of
Missouri.
Erman W.
Taylor Memorial Scholarship -
Two $500 awards are given
annually to a student planning on obtaining a degree in education, in honor
of this Past National Executive Committeeman from Missouri. To be eligible,
individuals must: (1) be a descendant* of a veteran who served 90 or more
days of active duty in the armed forces and having an honorable discharge;
(2) be a Missouri resident; (3) use the award as a full-time student at an
accredited college or university; (4) provide a copy of the discharge
certificate for the veteran on whose the application is made; and (6) submit
an essay of 500 words or less on the subject In your
opinion, what was the most significant world event of 2007/2008?
Shane
Dean Voyles Memorial Scholarship
- One $500 award will be awarded,
annually.
(1) Each school in the State of Missouri may nominate one
student to be considered for the award.
(2) The nominee will be selected on athletic, scholastic and leadership
abilities.
(3) The nominee should be deeply involved in community and school
activities.
(4) Must use the award as a full-time student at an accredited college or
university.
Direct all questions concerning scholarships to:
Mr. John Buckwalter, Chairman
Education and Scholarship Committee
(660) 627-4713
Completed applications should be mailed
no later than April 20, 2009 to:
The American Legion Department of Missouri, Inc.
Attn: Education and Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 179
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0179
