American Legion, Department of West Virginia
2016 Kanawha Blvd., East
PO Box 3191
Charleston, WV 25332-3191
Ph: (304)343-7591
Fax: (304)343-7592
E-mail: wvlegion@aol.com
American Legion Department of West Virginia State Oratorical Contest
William F. "Bill" Johnson Memorial Scholarship sponsored by Sons of the American Legion
American Legion, Department of West Virginia Board of Regents Scholarship
(Four Year College/Scholarship)
Purpose: One-time prize awarded annually to the winner of the West Virginia American Legion State Oratorical Contest. Must be in 9th-12th grades of accredited West Virginia high school to compete. For use at West Virginia institution. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Maximum award amount: $1500. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1 scholarship(s), totalling $1,500. To Apply: Required: application form; entry in a contest. Deadline: 1/1. Contact: Mr. Miles Epling, State Adjutant, 304-343-7591, wvlegion@aol.com.
American Legion Department of West Virginia State Oratorical Contest
(Four Year College/Scholarship)
Purpose: Oratorical contest open to student in 9th-12th grades of any accredited West Virginia 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. Qualif.: High school students considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Maximum no. of awards: 39. Minimum award amount: $25. Maximum award amount: $100. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 3 scholarship(s), totalling $900. To Apply: Required: application form; entry in a contest. Deadline: 1/1. Contact: Mr. Miles Epling, State Adjutant, 304-343-7591, wvlegion@aol.com.
William F. "Bill" Johnson Memorial Scholarship sponsored by Sons of the American Legion
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Scholarship)
Purpose: Essay based on a different question each year. Award given second semester of college providing winner has passing grades first semester. Must be a resident of West Virginia and the child or grandchild of a member of The American Legion. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $1000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1 scholarship(s), totalling $1,000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; essay. Deadline: 3/15. Contact: Mr. Miles Epling, State Adjutant, 304-343-7591, wvlegion@aol.com.
