Oct 13, 2008

Scholarships, Fellowships, and Loans | 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

American Legion Department of Michigan Oratorical Contest
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.

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