American Legion, Department of Michigan
212 North Verlinden St.
Lansing, MI 48915
Ph: (517)371-4720
Fax: (517)371-2401
E-mail: programs@michiganlegion.org
URL: http://www.michiganlegion.org
William D. and Jewell W. Brewer Scholarship Trusts
Guy M. Wilson Scholarships
American Legion Department of Michigan Oratorical Contest
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Prize)
Purpose: Oratorical contest open to students in 9th-12th grades of any accredited Michigan high school or state accredited home school. Five one-time awards of varying amounts. Speech contests begin in January at zone level and continue on to national competition. Contact for deadlines and application details. Qualif.: Applicant must be: age 20 or younger . High school students considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 5. Minimum award amount: $600. Maximum award amount: $1000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 5 prize(s), totalling $3,600. To Apply: Required: application form; entry in a contest. Deadline: 1/31. Contact: Deanna Clark, Programs Secretary, 517-371-4720 ext. 25, programs@michiganlegion.org.
William D. and Jewell W. Brewer Scholarship Trusts
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Scholarship)
Purpose: One-time award for residents of Michigan who are the sons or daughters of veterans, living or deceased. Must submit copy of veteran's honorable discharge. Several scholarships of $500 each. Must have minimum 2.5 GPA. Scholarship can be applied to any college or university within the United States. Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum award amount: $500. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 9 scholarship(s), totalling $4,500. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; test scores; financial need analysis; essay. Deadline: 1/1. Contact: Deanna Clark, Programs Secretary, 517-371-4720 ext. 25, programs@michiganlegion.org.
Guy M. Wilson Scholarships
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Scholarship)
Purpose: One-time award of $500 each for undergraduate use at a Michigan college. Must be resident of Michigan and the son or daughter of a veteran, living or deceased. Must submit copy of veteran's honorable discharge. Must have minimum 2.5 GPA. Qualif.: High school students considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum award amount: $500. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 15 scholarship(s), totalling $7,500. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; test scores; financial need analysis; essay. Deadline: 1/1. Contact: Deanna Clark, Programs Secretary, 517-371-4720 ext. 25, programs@michiganlegion.org.
