The American Legion

Scholarships

 American Legion Post 75
Scholarship

Purpose

The American Legion Post 75 located in Geneva, IL in order to assist and support local students in their pursuit of education is proud to be able to offer scholarships to financially assist students attending an accredited college, university, or trade school.

Four scholarships will be awarded annually – two for $2000 and two for $1000. Checks will be paid directly to the scholarship recipients. 

Awards will be evaluated on the basis of calculated scores of scholarship, leadership, and character.

The application deadline is December 31, and the scholarship recipients will be notified in March the following year.

Eligibility

Scholarships are available to students who meet the following criteria:

Students must be accepted to or currently attending an accredited college, university, or trade school.

  and

Is the immediate family member of a military veteran.

  or

Has actively donated 10 or more hours of volunteer service to Post 75.

Application

All applications must be accompanied by the following:

1. Applicant resume.
2. One letter of recommendation from a family friend or neighbor.
3. Documentation from a school guidance counselor indicating attendance or intent to attend an accredited college, university, or trade school.

Mail the application to:

          American Legion Post 75

          Attn: Scholarship Committee

          22 S. 2nd Street

          Geneva, IL 60134 

Download the application form HERE.

Scholarship Committee

Three members of American Legion Post 75 will independently review all applications and will each assign a score for the 3 criteria areas. The combined scores will determine the award recipients.

All documentation collected that contains personal and financial information will be safely handled and disposed of properly at the end of the committee review.