Scholarship Undergraduate

American Legion Auxiliary Department of Minnesota Scholarships

American Legion Auxiliary Department of Minnesota

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Avg. Amount Awarded
85
Days
March 5 2025
Application Deadline
No
Renewable
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Description

Department scholarships are awarded to deserving sons or daughters, grandsons or granddaughters of a veteran who need financial assistance to avail themselves of higher education at the post-secondary level. These scholarships are to be applied only toward the expenses of tuition, books or similar fees, at an accredited institution of higher learning. Each scholarship will be paid directly to the school, in the amount of $1,000.00 for any one year. Satisfactory progress must be made with grades reported to the Department of Minnesota. To be eligible to apply for these scholarships, the veteran must have served in the federal active duty in the United States Armed Forces since December 7, 1941 and have been honorably discharged or is still serving. Applications must be submitted by March 5th to the Unit President of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit located in your school district or the Unit that holds your membership.

Amount Details

$1,000
Low Amount Awarded

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be an undergraduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university, a four-year college, two-year college or a vocational-tech school
  • CheckmarkCitizenship requirements: US
  • CheckmarkMust study full-time
  • CheckmarkRestricted to residents of Minnesota
  • CheckmarkMust be affiliated with American Legion or Auxiliary
  • Checkmark Must be a dependent of the service(s) specified above Checkmark Must be in or a veteran of any U.S. Armed Service

How to Apply

What you'll need:

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Contact
American Legion Auxiliary
wmkuperus@tds.net
Address State Veterans Service Building
20 West 12th Street, Room 314
St. Paul, MN 55155