PO Box 2324
Harrisburg, PA 17105-2324
Ph: (717)730-9100
Fax: (717)975-2836
E-mail: hq@pa-legion.com
URL: http://www.pa-legion.com

American Legion Department of Pennsylvania State Oratorical Contest

(Undergraduate/Prize)

Purpose: Oratorical contest open to students in 9th-12th grades of any accredited Pennsylvania high school. Speech contests begin in January at post level and continue on to national competition. Contact local American Legion post for deadlines and application details. Three one-time awards ranging from $1000 to $2500. Qualif.: High school students considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 3. Minimum award amount: $1000. Maximum award amount: $2500. To Apply: Required: application form; entry in a contest. Contact: Debra Bellis, Scholarship Secretary, 717-730-9100, hq@pa-legion.com.

Joseph P. Gavenonis College Scholarship (Plan I)

(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)

Purpose: Scholarships for Pennsylvania residents seeking a four-year degree from a Pennsylvania college or university. Must be the child of a member of a Pennsylvania American Legion post. Must be a graduating high school senior. Award amount and number of awards determined annually. Renewable award. Must maintain 2.5 GPA in college. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum award amount: $500. Maximum award amount: $1000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; test scores; financial need analysis. Deadline: 5/1. Contact: Debra Bellis, Scholarship Secretary, 717-730-9100, hq@pa-legion.com.

Robert W. Valimont Endowment Fund Scholarship (Part II)

(Two Year College, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)

Purpose: Scholarships for any Pennsylvania high school senior seeking admission to a two-year college, post-high school trade/technical school, or training program. Must attend school in Pennsylvania. Continuation of award is based on grades. Renewable award of $600. Number of awards varies from year to year. Membership in an American Legion post in Pennsylvania isnot required, but it must be documented if it does apply. Focus: Trade/Technical Specialties Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum award amount: $600. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; test scores; financial need analysis. Deadline: 5/1. Contact: Debra Bellis, Scholarship Secretary, 717-730-9100, hq@pa-legion.com.