Scholarships

Worldwide electronics leader Samsung endowed a scholarship fund of $5 million to be administered by The American Legion in 1996. 

Meant to show appreciation for U.S. veterans who came to Korea's aid during its struggle against communist forces in the Korean War.

Scholarships are due no later than the first day of a participant’s American Legion Boys State or American Legion Auxiliary Girls State program. All applications must be submitted using the online application system by 11:59PM on this day. Applications will not be modified after the due date or given a deadline extension under any circumstance.

The American Legion awards scholarships to deserving players.  Each Department Baseball Committee may select a player from their Department to receive this scholarship. 

The American Legion awards scholarships annually.

Annual American Legion 

3-Position Junior Air Rifle Championship

Two Categories: 

Precision: Winner will receive $5,000 in college scholarships

Sporter: Winner will receive $5,000 in college scholarships

Scholarships are awarded to the three finalists. 

First place receives $18,000, second gets $16,000 and third takes $14,000.

Scholarships may be used to attend any college or university in the United States.

The American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year will receive a $10,000 scholarship. 

Three runner-up scholarship awards will be granted in the amount of $2,500 each. 

The application deadline is April 15, 2020. Scholarship awards must be used within one year. Winners will be announced May 12, 2020.

The American Legion Legacy Scholarship is a needs-based scholarship designed to fulfill a financial gap remaining after all federal and state educational grants/scholarships available to an eligible applicant have been utilized.