American Legion Auxiliary National President’s
Scholarship
Award- $1,000 to $2,500
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Candidates must
be daughters or sons of veterans who served in the Armed Forces
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Judging:
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Character 15%
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Americanism 15%
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Leadership 15%
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Financial
Need 15%
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Scholarship 40%
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One letter from
either the principal or counselor, include class size, rank, and cumulative GPA
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One letter from a
clergyman/clergywoman of the applicant’s choice
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2 letters from
adult citizens, non-relative, attesting to the applicant’s character in regard
to conduct, citizenship, and leadership
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Essay no more
than 1,000 words with the title “
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Letter from a
recipient organization verifying 50 hours of voluntary service
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Transcript
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ACT/SAT scores
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Brief statement
of the military service of parent or parents, including the branch of service
and dates of service, or a photocopy of parent’s or parents’ discharge papers