The American Legion wants to ensure higher education is a possibility for children whose parents have been killed while serving our country. It is a civic duty to provide them with equal opportunity. The Legion offers its support through the Legacy Scholarship Fund.
There has been a significant shortfall in government money allotted to children with parents lost in war. The government gives these children a college education stipend worth slightly more than $37,000. Taking into account living expenses, textbooks and rising tuitions, this benefit covers only a little more than half of college costs in the most affordable situation. And the price tag of higher learning will only continue to rise. The most conservative estimates predict a 5-percent annual increase, meaning that in 16 years the most affordable college education will be $132,800. Obviously, military compensation will not keep up.
Donate and help the cause
Clearly, money provided by law will not cover college costs for these children, let alone the projected increase in costs. Contribute to the cause with a donation to The American Legion American Legacy Scholarship Fund. Help bridge the gap of growing college costs and provide for those who deserve it most.
Send your tax-deductible contributions to:
The American Legion Legacy Scholarship Fund
P.O. Box 1055
Indianapolis, IN 46206
https://join.legion.org/legacy/
Donate $10 or more to the American Legion Legacy Scholarship Fund and get a limited edition Ruptured Duck Lapel Button.
Legion Riders can help
Riders can organize dedicated American Legacy rides, drives and charity runs in their community. Proceeds are forwarded to the Legacy Run Scholarship Fund.
Riders and Legionnaires can also sell Legacy Cards to family and friends, or to Sons of The American Legion squadrons and Auxiliary units. Local merchants can also be asked to display and sell them as a public service. A small committee of two or three Riders, visiting every area bike shop and dealership, can easily raise hundreds of dollars with each kit.
Included are:
400 paper Legacy Cards
Project guide and complete instructions
Table-top display
Legacy scholarship poster
Scholarship eligibility
Those eligible to apply for the scholarship shall be the child/children or legally adopted child/children or a child of a spouse by a prior marriage or dependent child as defined by the United States Armed Services of active duty United States military and National Guard, and military reservists who were federalized and die on active duty on or after September 11, 2001. The applicant must be a high school senior or high school graduate to apply for the scholarship. Scholarship is for undergraduate study at an accredited institution of higher education within the United States.
Aid offered
The amount of aid and number of awards depend upon the income derived from the trust. Scholarship recipients may reapply for the award.
Application
Click here to obtain an application.
Deadline
Application must be post marked no later than April 15. For information about additional American Legion scholarships and college financial aid, review the Scholarships page or direct inquires to:
The American Legion Legacy Scholarship Fund
Michael Novak
Program Coordinator
(317) 630-1212
The American Legacy Scholarship Fund Corporate Sponsors
KA-BAR Knives, Inc.
The Wonder of Creation
Little Treasure Publications
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Michael Peterson
Spirit of the Liberty Foundation
Nick Walks America
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