CAPÍTULO II MARCO TEÓRICO
CONCLUSIONES Y RECOMENDACIONES
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UXILIARYEligibility: Must be MS resident. Child of WWI, WWII, Korean and Vietnam Confl icts, Lebanon, Panama, and Gulf War/War On Terrorism veterans; in senior year or graduate of accredited high school; in need of fi nancial assistance to continue higher education.
Application: Local American Legion Auxiliary Unit or American Legion Auxiliary, Dept Headquarters, Dept Secretary, PO Box 1382, Jackson, MS 39215-1382; telephone: 601-353-3681, fax: 601-353-3682.
Deadline: March 1
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ISSOURIL
EGIONAid Offered: Charles L. Bacon Memorial Scholarship: 2-$500 given annually in memory of the fi rst
Missourian to serve as National Commander of The American Legion. [nal4.124]
Web: www.MissouriLegion.org
Eligibility: MO residents only. Individuals currently members of either The American Legion, The
American Legion Auxiliary, the Sons of The American Legion, or descendent of member of any thereof. Applicants must be unmarried; under age 21; must use the scholarship as full-time student in accredited college or university.
Application: The American Legion Dept of Missouri, Inc., Attn: Education and Scholarship Committee, PO Box 179, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0179.
Deadline: April 20
Aid Offered: Commander’s Scholarship Fund: 2-$1,000. [nal4.121]
Web: www.MissouriLegion.org
Eligibility: Scholarships awarded annually to eligible veterans currently or planning to attend a vocational technical college, college, or university in MO. Applicant must have served in one of the U.S. Armed Forces branches for a minimum of 90 days and received an Honorable Discharge. Must be a resident of the State of Missouri. Membership in The American Legion not required. Questions: John Buckwalter, Chairman, 660-627-4713.
Application: The American Legion Dept of Missouri, Inc., Attn: Education and Scholarship Committee, PO Box 179, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0179.
Deadline: April 20
Aid Offered: Erman W. Taylor Memorial Scholarship: 2-$500 awarded annually in honor of this Past National Executive Committeeman from MO. [nal4.125]
Web: www.MissouriLegion.org
Eligibility: Individuals must: 1) Be a student planning on obtaining a degree in education -- verifi cation letter from counselor required; 2) Be descendant of veteran who served 90 or more days of active duty in the Armed Forces and have an honorable discharge; 3) Be MO resident; 4) Use the award as full-time student at accredited college or university; 5) Provide copy of the discharge certifi cate for the veteran on whose the application is made; and 6) Submit 500-word or less essay on a selected topic.
Application: The American Legion Dept of Missouri, Inc., Attn: Education and Scholarship Committee, PO Box 179, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0179.
Deadline: April 20
Aid Offered: Joseph J. Frank Scholarship: 5-$500. [nal4.127]
Web: www.MissouriLegion.org
Eligibility: Individuals must be members of, or a descendant of a member of, The American Legion, The American Legion Auxiliary or Sons of The American Legion. 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 age 21, a current resident of MO and must use the scholarship as a full-time student in an accredited college or university.
Application: The American Legion Dept of Missouri, Inc., Attn: Education and Scholarship Committee, PO Box 179, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0179.
Deadline: April 20
Aid Offered: Lillie Lois Ford Scholarship: 2-$1,000. [nal4.122]
Eligibility: MO residents only. Must be unmarried and under the age of 21. Be descendant of veteran who served 90 or more days of active duty in the Armed Forces and have an honorable discharge One boy who attended full session of the American Legion Boys State of MO or full session of the Department’s Cadet Patrol Academy. Second award to girl who attended full session of The American Legion Auxiliary’s Girls State program or full session of the Department’s Cadet Patrol Academy. Questions: John Buckwalter, Chairman, 660-627-4713.
Application: The American Legion Dept of Missouri, Inc., Attn: Education and Scholarship Committee, PO Box 179, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0179.
Deadline: April 20
Aid Offered: M.D. “Jack” Murphy Memorial Nurses Training Fund: 1-$750. [nal4.123]
Web: www.MissouriLegion.org
Eligibility: MO residents only. Must be unmarried and under the age of 21. MO student 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 40% of their high school class or have “C” or equivalent standing from their last college semester. Scholarships awarded for one year, payable $375/semester. Questions: John Buckwalter, Chairman, 660-627-4713.
Application: The American Legion Dept of Missouri, Inc., Attn: Education and Scholarship Committee, PO Box 179, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0179.
Deadline: April 20
Aid Offered: Shane Dean Voyles Memorial Scholarship: 1-$500. [nal4.126]
Web: www.MissouriLegion.org
Eligibility: 1) Each school in the State of MO may nominate one student to be considered for the award. 2) Nominee will be selected on athletic, scholastic, and leadership abilities. 3) 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.
Application: The American Legion Dept of Missouri, Inc., Attn: Education and Scholarship Committee, PO Box 179, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0179.
Deadline: April 20
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UXILIARYAid Offered: Lela Murphy Scholarship: 1-$500 scholarship with $250 at the beginning of the fi rst semester and $250 at the beginning of the second semester. [nal4.131]
Eligibility: MO residents only; granddaughter or great granddaughter of a living or deceased Auxiliary member.
Application: Dept Secretary, American Legion Auxiliary, 600 Ellis Blvd, Jefferson City, MO 65101- 2204, telephone: 573-636-9133, fax: 573-635-3467, email: [email protected].
Deadline: Inquire.
Aid Offered: Minnie Brown Scholarship: 1-$500 scholarship to student in the Columbia Missouri school district each year. [nal4.132]
Eligibility: Applicant must be a child/grandchild of a living or deceased veteran who served in the Armed forces of the U.S. during periods of combat. Must attend high school in Columbia, Missouri. Half of the award will be paid for the fi rst semester and the balance when the student registers for the second semester. There will be no money paid to the winner for the second if later than a 12 month following the award of scholarship.
Application: Dept Secretary, American Legion Auxiliary, 600 Ellis Blvd, Jefferson City, MO 65101- 2204, telephone: 573-636-9133, fax: 573-635-3467, email: [email protected].
Deadline: Inquire.
Aid Offered: National President’s Scholarship: 1-$500 scholarship. [nal4.130]
Eligibility: Children of veterans who served in the Armed Forces during the eligibility dates of The American Legion. Must complete 50 hours of community service during student’s high school years.
Application: Dept Secretary, American Legion Auxiliary, 600 Ellis Blvd, Jefferson City, MO 65101- 2204, telephone: 573-636-9133, fax: 573-635-3467, email: [email protected].
Deadline: Inquire.
Aid Offered: Nurses Scholarship. Past President’s Parley: 2-$500. [nal4.129]
Eligibility: MO residents only; dependent child/ grandchild of veteran. High school graduate. Award paid upon receipt from the college that student is actually enrolled.
Application: Dept Secretary, American Legion Auxiliary, 600 Ellis Blvd, Jefferson City, MO 65101- 2204, telephone: 573-636-9133, fax: 573-635-3467, email: [email protected].
Deadline: Inquire.
Aid Offered: Scholarships: 2-$500 each. [nal4.128]
Eligibility: For MO residents only; children of WWI, WWII, Korean and Vietnam, Lebanon and Panama confl icts, and Persian Gulf veterans. Applicant must be a senior in accredited high school, but cannot have attended an institution of higher learning.
Application: Dept Secretary, American Legion Auxiliary, 600 Ellis Blvd, Jefferson City, MO 65101- 2204, telephone: 573-636-9133, fax: 573-635-3467, email: [email protected].
Deadline: Dept Headquarters must receive applications by March 1.
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ONTANAL
EGIONAid Offered: The American Legion Oratorical Contest: Department winner to receive a $1500 Scholarship, 2nd – 4th $750, $450 and $400
respectively. Additionally the following schools give awards as listed as well. 1. Montana State, Bozeman: Fee waiver, 1st place, approximate value $2,000; 2. University of Montana Western, Dillon: $200 Scholarship; 3. Carroll College: Fee waiver for four years, 1st-$2,500/yr, 2nd-$1,200/yr, 3rd and 4th-$650/ yr; 4. MSU - Northern: Fee waiver 1 year, approximate value $1,000; 5. Montana State University, Billings:
$2,500 scholarship will be awarded to state winner, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th $1,000 provided they attend MSU, Billings their freshman year in college; 6. University of Great Falls: Zone 1st place $500, 2nd place $400 scholarship; 7. Miles Community College: Zone 1st place $750 tuition waiver per semester for 2 consecutive semesters. Constitutional Essay: $400.00 scholarship for winner, $250.00 for 2nd, $150.00 for 3rd. Government Survey Test: for $400.00 for winner, $250.00 for 2nd, $150.00 for 3rd. [nal4.281]
Web: www.mtlegion.org
Eligibility: Oratory Contest :Students grade 9–12 in only MT accredited high schools or home school; must be U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident. Constitutional Essay: Students grade 9–12 in only MT accredited high schools or home school; must be U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident. Government Survey Test: Students grade 12 in only MT accredited high schools or home school; must be U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.
Application: American Legion Post or American Legion of Montana, PO Box 6075, Helena, MT 59604.
Deadline: Inquire.
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UXILIARYAid Offered: Aloha Scholarship: 1-$400 or more. [nal4.282]
Eligibility: MT residents only. Available to child or grandchild of Auxiliary members accepted by accredited school of nursing. Applicants recommended by local Auxiliary Unit, Pastor, high school principal, and two local businessmen.
Application: Local Auxiliary Unit or American Legion Auxiliary, Dept Secretary, PO 17318, Missoula, MT 59808; telephone: 406-541-8425, cell: 406-431-2341; email: [email protected].
Deadline: April 1
Aid Offered: Scholarships: 2-$500 each. [nal4.283]
Eligibility: MT residents only. Veteran’s child, high school senior or graduate but no higher education. State resident for two years. Selected based on special qualifi cations and 500-word essay on any topic.
Application: Local Auxiliary Unit or American Legion Auxiliary, Dept Secretary, PO 17318, Missoula, MT 59808; telephone: 406-541-8425, cell: 406-493-2341, fax: email: [email protected]
Deadline: April 1
Aid Offered: Scholarships: 2-$500 each. [nal4.284]
Eligibility: MT residents only. Veteran’s child who completed sophomore year in college and going into fi eld relating to children and youth. Selected based on special qualifi cations and essay stating interest in children and youth.
Application: Local Auxiliary Unit or American Legion Auxiliary, Dept Secretary, PO Box 17318 Missoula, MT 59808; telephone: 406-541-8425, cell: 406-493- 2341, fax: ; email: [email protected].
Deadline: June 1
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EBRASKAL
EGIONAid Offered: Department Oratorical Awards: 1st- $1,000, 2nd-$600, 3rd-$400, 4th-$200, plus 1-$100 award for 1st place in each District upon participation in area contest. [nal4.133]
Web: www.nebraskalegion.net
Eligibility: NE Department Oratorical Contest participants.
Application: Dept Headquarters, The American Legion, PO Box 5205, Lincoln, NE 68505-0205; telephone: 402-464-6338, email: [email protected].
Deadline: November 1
Aid Offered: Edgar J. Boschult Memorial Scholarship: 4-$500 minimum. [nal4.135]
Web: www.nebraskalegion.net
Eligibility: Students at University of NE with high scholastic and ROTC standing; can show need, or are military veterans attending the University of NE with acceptable scholastic standing and must show need.
Application: Dept Headquarters, The American Legion, PO Box 5205, Lincoln, NE 68505-0205;
telephone: 402-464-6338, email: [email protected] or University of Nebraska Foundation.
Deadline: March 1
Aid Offered: Maynard Jensen American Legion Memorial Scholarship: 10-$500 awards (minimum). [nal4.134]
Web: www.nebraskalegion.net
Eligibility: Applicants must be children,
grandchildren, or great grandchildren, adopted or step- children of The American Legion members or POW, MIA, KIA, or any deceased veteran. Award based on scholastic achievement and fi nancial need. Applicants must be NE residents and attend NE institute of higher education.
Application: Dept Headquarters, The American Legion, PO Box 5205, Lincoln, NE 68505-0205; telephone: 402-464-6338, email: [email protected].
Deadline: March 1
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UXILIARYAid Offered: Averyl Elaine Keriakedes Memorial Scholarship: $200-400 gift [nal4.142]
Web: nebraskalegionaux.net
Eligibility: NE resident; female student enrolled at University of Nebraska-Lincoln; plans to teach middle or junior high school social studies; veteran-connected.
Application: Dept Education Chairman, Dept Headquarters, American Legion Auxiliary, PO Box 5227, Lincoln, NE 68505-0227.
Deadline: Inquire.
Aid Offered: Junior Member Scholarship: 1st-$200. [nal4.137]
Web: nebraskalegionaux.net
Eligibility: Given NE’s entry for Spirit of Youth Scholarship for Junior member in event she does not win same.
Application: Dept Education Chairman, Dept Headquarters, American Legion Auxiliary, PO Box 5227, Lincoln, NE 68505-0227.
Aid Offered: Nurses’ Scholarships: $200-$400 as funds permit (competitive). [nal4.140]
Web: nebraskalegionaux.net
Eligibility: NE resident; must show fi nancial need; accepted at accredited hospital school of nursing; veteran-connected.
Application: Dept Education Chairman, Dept Headquarters, American Legion Auxiliary, PO Box 5227, Lincoln, NE 68505-0227.
Deadline: March 1
Aid Offered: President’s Scholarship: $200. [nal4.136]
Web: nebraskalegionaux.net
Eligibility: Given NE’s entry for National President’s Scholarship in event she/he does not win same.
Application: Dept Education Chairman, Dept Headquarters, American Legion Auxiliary, PO Box 5227, Lincoln, NE 68505-0227.
Deadline: March 1
Aid Offered: Roberta Marie Stretch Memorial Scholarship: $400. [nal4.143]
Web: nebraskalegionaux.net
Eligibility: NE resident enrolled or accepted in undergraduate or graduate (masters only) program at four-year college or university. Preference given to former NE Girls State citizens. Veteran connected.
Application: Dept Education Chairman, Dept Headquarters, American Legion Auxiliary, PO Box 5227, Lincoln, NE 68505-0227.
Deadline: March 1
Aid Offered: Ruby Paul Campaign Fund Scholarship: $100-$300 as funds permit. [nal4.144]
Web: Nebraskalegionaux.net
Eligibility: High school senior or graduate of accredited high school. Applicant must have
maintained “B” or better grade average during last two semesters of their senior high school year. Scholarship excludes applicants enrolled in school of nursing. Must be child, grandchild, or great-grandchild of American
Legion or American Auxiliary member who has held NE membership for past two years or member of The American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, Sons of The American Legion for two years prior to application. Applicant must have been NE resident for previous three years and accepted by accredited college or university for fall term year scholarship is applied.
Application: Dept Education Chairman, Dept Headquarters, American Legion Auxiliary, PO Box 5227, Lincoln, NE 68505-0227.
Deadline: March 1
Aid Offered: Vocational Technical Scholarship: $200- $300 gift scholarships. [nal4.138]
Web: nebraskalegionaux.net
Eligibility: Applicant must be veteran-connected and a NE resident. Excludes School of Nursing.
Application: Local American Legion Auxiliary Unit or write: Dept Education Chairman, Dept Headquarters, American Legion Auxiliary, PO Box 5227, Lincoln, NE 68505-0227; telephone: 402-466-1808.
Deadline: March 1
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EVADAL
EGIONAid Offered: The American Legion Oratorical Contest: 1st-$500, 2nd-$300, 3rd-$200. All awards in promissory notes. [nal4.145]
Web: www.nvlegion.org
Eligibility: Students grade 9-12 in any NV-accredited high school; must be U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.
Application: American Legion of Nevada, Oratorical Contest, 737 Veterans Memorial Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89101.
Deadline: January 15
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UXILIARYAid Offered: Past President’s Parley Nurses’
Scholarship: $150 for each NV University. [nal4.150]
Eligibility: Veteran or child of veteran who has completed fi rst two years of nursing training.
Application: Contact Past President Parley Chair Nancy Michalski, 1025 Twin Berry Ct, Henderson, NV 89002, or through email: [email protected] for more information.
Deadline: Inquire.
Aid Offered: President’s Scholarship: $300. [nal4.146]
Eligibility: Winner of Department competition in National President’s Scholarship.
Application: American Legion Auxiliary, Dept Secretary, 4030 Bobolink Cir, Reno, NV 89508, email: [email protected].
Deadline: Inquire.
Aid Offered: President’s Scholarship: 1st-$300 [nal4.147]
Eligibility: The Department President’s Scholarship awarded to Nevada’s entry in the competition for the National President’s Scholarship.
Application: Must apply through the Dept of
Nevada using the form provided through the National organization. Please see the eligibility requirements for the National President’s Scholarship and follow the guidelines for submission as set forth on that application.
Deadline: Inquire.
Aid Offered: Silver Eagle Indian Scholarship: $200. [nal4.149]
Eligibility: NV born child or grandchild of Native American veteran. Beyond these two items the same rules will apply as for the National President’s Scholarship competition.
Application: Please use the same application as for the National President’s Scholarship competition and the same submission guidelines as well.
Deadline: Inquire.
Aid Offered: Spirit of Youth Scholarship: $100. [nal4.148]
Eligibility: The Spirit of Youth Scholarship shall be awarded to NV entry in the competition for the
National Spirit of Youth Scholarship. Applicant must have been a junior member from the Dept of Nevada for the past three years and must be a member in good standing for the current membership year.
Application: Must apply through the Dept of
Nevada using the form provided through the National organization. Please see the eligibility requirements for the National Spirit of Youth Scholarship and follow the guidelines for submission as set forth on that application.
Deadline: Inquire.