Scholarships, Fellowships, and Loans | American Legion, Department of Alabama

PO Box 1069
Montgomery, AL 36101-1069
Ph: (334)262-6638
E-mail: allegion@bellsouth.net
URL: http://www.alabamalegion.org

American Legion Department of Alabama Scholarship Program
American Legion Department of Alabama State Oratorical Scholarship

American Legion Department of Alabama Scholarship Program

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Scholarship)

Purpose: One-time award for Alabama residents directly related to any war veteran. Parents must be legal residents of Alabama. Send self-addressed stamped envelope to receive scholarship application, list of available schools, and instructions. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 150. Minimum award amount: $850. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 150 scholarship(s), totalling $127,500. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; test scores; reference(s); photograph; self-addressed stamped envelope. Deadline: 5/1. Contact: Braxton Bridgers, Department Adjutant, 334-262-6638, allegion@bellsouth.net.

American Legion Department of Alabama State Oratorical Scholarship

(University/Scholarship)

Purpose: Oratorical contest open to students in 9th-12th grades of any accredited Alabama high school. State speech contests end in March and continue to national level. Contact local American Legion Post for deadlines. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 3. Minimum award amount: $1000. Maximum award amount: $5000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 3 scholarship(s), totalling $7,500. To Apply: Required: application form; essay; entry in a contest. Deadline: 5/1. Contact: Braxton Bridgers, Department Adjutant, 334-262-6638, allegion@bellsouth.net.