2022 Children of Warriors National Presidents' Scholarship application

AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY

Children of Warriors National Presidents' Scholarship

2022 Application

DUE MARCH 1, 2022.

Fifteen scholarships, in the amount of $5,000 each, will be awarded for 2022.

Three scholarships will be awarded in each of the five divisions of the American Legion Auxiliary.

All are gift scholarships, not loans.

RULES

Candidates for this award shall be daughters, sons, grandsons, granddaughters, great-granddaughters, or great-grandsons of veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces during eligibility dates for membership in The American Legion: April 6, 1917, to November 11, 1918; and any time after December 7, 1941.
Applicants must be in their senior year of high school.
This is a scholarship to attend an accredited institution of higher education.
Applicant must complete 50 hours of volunteer service within the community during their high school years. Hours must be verified in writing by the recipient organization(s).
Completed applications are DUE ON OR BEFORE MARCH 1, 2022.
Judging, at all levels, shall be on the following basis:

25% - Character/Leadership
25% - Essay/Application
25% - Financial Need
25% - Academic Achievement

THE DECISION OF THE JUDGES SHALL BE FINAL.

The award will be paid directly to the school for the first semester upon notification from the school that the student has registered. American Legion Auxiliary National Headquarters must receive certification of enrollment within 12 months of the winning recipient’s notification, or the scholarship will be forfeited. The scholarship must be used within 24 months of the date the winner receives notification from National Headquarters, or the scholarship will be forfeited. Thus, if the winning student does not wish to use monies for FIRST-YEAR expenses, they then must be used for SECOND-YEAR expenses or be forfeited.

Personal information

Applicant's Full Name*

First Name

Last Name

Phone*

Address 1*

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

ZIP Code

Email*

Date of Birth*

Father/Guardian Information

Father/Guardian's Full Name*

First Name

Last Name

Phone*

Address 1*

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

ZIP Code

Email*

Occupation*

Annual gross income*

Mother/Guardian Information

Mother/Guardian's Full Name*

First Name

Last Name

Phone*

Address 1*

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

ZIP Code

Email*

Occupation*

Annual gross income*

Dependent Children

Number of dependent children under 18 years of age*

Number of dependent children over 18 years of age*

Grade levels of dependent children*

Total monthly compensation, pension, or trust received by parent and/or children

Are you eligible for, or are you drawing, Social Security benefits/payments?*

Veteran Information

Full Name of Veteran*

First Name

Last Name

Relationship to applicant*

Military Service*

A brief statement of the military service of parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent, including the branch of service and dates of service.

Copy of veteran's discharge papers No File Chosen

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Educational Information

High School*

School Phone

School Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

ZIP Code

Expected Graduation Date*

GPA*

Copy of SAT or ACT test scores* No File Chosen

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Certified transcripts, or photocopy of the certified transcripts, of the applicant's high school grades.* No File Chosen

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A copy of the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form, or a copy of the FAFSA Summary Report and Confirmation Page, or the FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR).* No File Chosen

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What course of study do you plan to pursue and why?*

Describe your involvement in school, church, and community activities. *

Please list any activities you participate in and your roles and responsibilities.

Letter from recipient organization(s) verifying 50 hours of voluntary service during high school years.* No File Chosen

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Essay Questions

Please explain why receiving this scholarship would be important to you. *

500/500

Why do you think veterans support organizations like the American Legion Auxiliary are important to the world today? *

500/500

Explain why it is important that veterans support organizations like the American Legion Auxiliary assist the family caregivers of veterans.*

1000/1000

An original essay consisting of no more than 1,000 words.

Letters of Recommendation

One letter, from either the principal or guidance counselor of the school from which the applicant will graduate, to include size of class; student's position in the class; and the cumulative grade point average or homeschool equivalent.* No File Chosen

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One letter from a clergyman/clergywoman of the applicant's choice.* No File Chosen

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Two letters from adult citizens — other than relatives — attesting to the applicant's character in regard to conduct, citizenship, and leadership.* No File Chosen

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No File Chosen

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I understand that by signing this application, I agree that my name and likeness, and/or essay, may be used for marketing purposes and in ALA media.

Applicant Signature*

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Parent/Guardian Signature*

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