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Offered by The American Legion
The American Legion Legacy Scholarship annually awards up to $20,000 and $5,000, respectively, to the children of U.S. military members who died while on active duty on or after Sept. 11, 2001 or children of post-9/11 veterans who have been assigned a combined disability rating of 50 percent or greater by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The scholarship was designed to fulfill a financial gap remaining after all federal and state educational grants/scholarships available to eligible applicants have been utilized.
If you are a post-secondary student whose parent or guardian was left deceased or disabled during post-9/11 active duty, we encourage you to apply. Keep on reading to learn more.
The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. It provides aid to veterans and sponsors youth programs to maintain an ongoing concern, support and commitment to the veteran community. In addition, the American Legion is strongly committed to maintaining a strong national defense.
This scholarship is open to students meeting the below eligibility criteria.
College & Graduate Students
Relative of Current or Former Military Member
Applicants must be children of U.S. military members who (a) died while on active duty on or after Sept. 11, 2001 or (b) were assigned a combined disability rating of 50 percent or greater by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
In addition to the below application materials, interested students must submit a breakdown of all their education-related expenses to include but not limited to tuition, fees, books, program cost, meal plan, housing, and transportation. Individuals who lost a relative during post-9/11 active duty must also submit a DD1300 or military death certificate, while those whose parent(s)/guardian(s) were left disabled during post-9/11 active duty must submit official disability rating paperwork from VA.
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