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Aid Offered: Eagle Scout of the Year Scholarship: $1,500. [nal4.223]

Eligibility: Eagle Scout of the Year winner from TN submitted to the National Organization. To attend any U.S. postsecondary education institution for advance education beyond high school.

Application: The American Legion, Department of Tennessee, 3530 Central Pike, Suite # 104, Hermitage, TN 37076; telephone: (615) 391-5088; email: tnleg3@ bellsouth.net.

Deadline: Inquire. Usually March 1

Aid Offered: JROTC Cadet of the Year: $3,000 scholarship. [nal4.224]

Web: www.tennesseelegion.org

Eligibility: JROTC Cadet in TN. Receive Scholastic or Military Excellence Metal and Certifi cate.

Recommended by your JROTC Senior Instructor.

Application: Sent to each JROTC school. Email: tnleg3@ bellsouth.net.

Deadline: Inquire. Usually around May 15

Aid Offered: Scholarships to attend any U.S. postsecondary educational institution for advanced education beyond high school, could be vocational, college, or university to top three winners of Oratorical Contest. 1st-$3,000, 2nd-$2,000, 3rd-$1,000. First place winner eligible to enter National Contest. National winner receives $18,000 scholarship. [nal4.222]

Web: www.tennesseelegion.org

Eligibility: Must be TN resident; students grade 9-12 in TN high school; participating in TN Oratorical Contest.

Application: Enter High School Oratorical Contest through local high school. Contact State Headquarters or The American Legion, Department of Tennessee, 318 Donelson Pike, Nashville, TN 37214 telephone: (615) 391-5088; email: [email protected].

Deadline: Early January.

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Aid Offered: Vara Gray Scholarship Fund: 3-$500 each (one for each division). [nal4.308]

Eligibility: Candidates for this award shall be children, granschildren or great-grandchildren of veterans who served in the Armed Forces during eligibility dates for membership in the American Legion.

Application: Candidates nominated by American Legion Auxiliary Units. Contact Dept Headquarters, American Legion Auxiliary, 104 Point East Dr, Nashville, TN 37216; telephone: 615-226-8648, fax: 615-226-8649.

Deadline: March 1

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Aid Offered: Texas Legion Oratorical Contest: 1st- $2,000, 2nd-$1,500, 3rd-$1,000, 4th-$500. [nal4.226]

Web: www.txlegion.org

Eligibility: TX residents only; must be age 18 or younger.

Application: The American Legion, Dept of Texas, Oratorical Contest, PO Box 140527, Austin TX 78714; telephone: 512-472-4138, fax: 512-472-0603, email: [email protected].

Deadline: August 31

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Aid Offered: Medical scholarships: $1,000; General Education Scholarships: $500. [nal4.227]

Web: www.alatexas.org

Eligibility: TX residents; children and grandchildren of veterans. Unit sponsorship required.

Application: American Legion Auxiliary Department Headquarters. Applications available via website after October 1, or Local Unit; telephone: 512-476-7278, email: [email protected].

Deadline: June 1 for Medical Scholarships. April 1 to Unit, May 1 for units.

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Aid Offered: American Legion Auxiliary National President’s Scholarship: 1-$1,500. [nal4.228]

Web: www.legion-aux.org

Eligibility: UT resident; child of veteran.

Application: American Legion Auxiliary, Dept Secretary, PO Box 148000, Salt Lake City, UT 84114- 8000; telephone: 801-539-1015, fax: 801-521-9191.

Deadline: February 15

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Aid Offered: National High School Oratorical Contest: $1,500. [nal4.232]

Web: http://vtlegion.org

Eligibility: Students grade 9-12 in any VT accredited high school; must be U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.

Application: No applications required. Selection based on prepared oration. Request rules by January 1.

Deadline: Inquire.

Aid Offered: Scholarship: Charles Barber 1-$1,000, Ray Greenwood 1-$1,500, 10-$500. [nal4.231]

Web: http://vtlegion.org

Eligibility: Seniors of VT secondary school or similar school in adjoining state whose parents are legal VT residents, or seniors residing in adjacent state whose normal high school attendance area is VT secondary school.

Application: The American Legion of Vermont, Education and Scholarship Committee, PO Box 396, Montpelier, VT 05601-0396; telephone: 802-223-7131, fax: 802-223-0318, email: [email protected].

Deadline: April 1

Aid Offered: The American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year: $1,000. [nal4.230]

Web: http://vtlegion.org

Eligibility: Awarded to Boy Scout chosen for

outstanding service to his religious institution, school, and community and received the Eagle Scout Award.

Application: The American Legion of Vermont, Education and Scholarship Committee, PO Box 396,

Montpelier, VT 05601-0396; telephone: 802-223-7131, fax: 802-223-0318, email: [email protected].

Deadline: March 1

Aid Offered: Vermont Scholarship Program: Amount and number of grants vary. [nal4.229]

Web: http://vtlegion.org

Eligibility: VT high school senior whose parents are legal VT residents; show fi nancial need to further education.

Application: Local Posts and Units of The American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary.

Deadline: Inquire.

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Aid Offered: Department Oratorical Scholarships: 1st- $1,100, 2nd-$600, 3rd-$600. [nal4.233]

Web: www.valegion.org

Eligibility: Speech winners of Virginia Department Oratorical Contest; must be Virginia high school student.

Application: Contact HS guidance offi ce or Dept Adjutant, The American Legion, 1708 Commonwealth Ave, Richmond, VA 23230; telephone: 804-353-6606, fax: 804-358-1940, email: [email protected].

Deadline: December 1

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Aid Offered: Anna Gear Junior Scholarship: $1,000 (grant awarded annually). [nal4.234]

Eligibility: Junior members of The American Legion Auxiliary having held membership in the Auxiliary for three previous years. High school senior of an accredited Virginia high school.

Application: Dept of Virginia Education Chairman, American Legion Auxiliary, 1708 Commonwealth Ave, Richmond, VA 23230; telephone: 804-355-6410.

Aid Offered: Dr. Kate Waller Barrett Grant: $1,000 awarded annually. [nal4.235]

Eligibility: Veteran or Auxiliary member’s child needing assistance to attend accredited educational institution. Must be senior of accredited Virginia high school.

Application: Dept of Virginia Education Chairman, American Legion Auxiliary, 1708 Commonwealth Ave, Richmond, VA 23230; telephone: 804-355-6410.

Deadline: March 15

Aid Offered: Past President’s Parley Scholarships (American Legion Auxiliary Nursing Scholarship): 1-$1,000. [nal4.236]

Eligibility: Open to high school seniors. Must be related to an American Legion or Auxiliary member.

Application: Dept of Virginia Education Chairman, American Legion Auxiliary, 1708 Commonwealth Ave, Richmond, VA 23230; telephone: 804-355-6410.

Deadline: April 1