It is the intention of the American Legion Tom Whitmore Post #28, to provide financial aid to Dependents of the American Legion Family who are serious about Furthering their education and careers; therefore, The American Legion Tom Whitmore Post #28 is offering up to three (3) scholarships to deserving seniors or undergraduate college students for the 2021 calendar year. Recipients will receive $500.00 payable to an accredited educational or equivalent during the award year.

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Priority for selection of recipients:

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Priority 1 - Post 28 Sons of the American Legion or Unit #28 Auxiliary Members in good standing.

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Priority 2 - Dependents of Post 28 Family Members.

 

Priority 3 -  Dependents of Honorably Discharged or Active Duty Military Veterans.

      -  A dependent is determined to be a child, step-child, grandchild or step-grandchild of a living or deceased veteran.

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All scholarship applicants must be high school seniors currently enrolled in high school. Applicants must submit a letter (500 words or less) with the scholarship application. The letter should include, but not limited to, the following:

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    - Your goals and objectives.

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    - Extracurricular Activities (e.g. memberships in organizations, sports, ect.) to include a brief description of how you participated.

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    - Volunteer activities in which applicant has been involved to include a brief description of how you participated.

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    - Any recognition or accomplishments you have received within the last three years.

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    - Other information that would tell us more about you as an individual.

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In addition to submitting your Letter of Application, please complete this scholarship application in its entirety for one of the $500.00 scholarships. Include a copy of High School or college transcripts. This scholarship will be given out in at the beginning of your next semester, pending verification of current enrollment.

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Application must be received by the Tom Whitmore Post 28 Scholarship Committee by April 1st.