AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY

*Due by: 3/15/2010
(* Actual due date may be sooner, please check with your school career center)

Scholarship Information

The American Legion Auxiliary, Department of California, annually offers up to $22,250 in a variety of scholarships. Another $7,500 in scholarships at the National level can be applied for through the Department of California. Most scholarships are offered only to children of veterans.

Scholarship Requirements

Pick up application for this scholarship in your school career center. Apply for other various American Legion Auxiliary scholarships online at www.calegionaux.org

Must submit a student resume

Must submit two letters of recommendation

Must submit a copy of student's current transcripts (unofficial copy)

A statement of student's educational & career goals (300-500 words)

Must be a dependent or grandchild of a Veteran and a resident of California for 5 years

Additional Processing and School Specific Information

Selection is based on character, need and merit

Ponderosa High School, Union Mine High School and Golden Sierra High School students return completed application package to their school's Career Center. Oak Ridge and El Dorado High School Instructions: Students need to mail scholarship package directly to scholarship chairperson Ethel Forsyth. It must be received by the deadline. Ethel Forsyth, 5545 Old Green Valley Road, Placerville, Ca 95667