AMERICAN LEGION POST #119 MERIT SCHOLARSHIP

*Due by: 3/2/2010
(* Actual due date may be sooner, please check with your school career center)

Scholarship Information

The American Legion was formed after World War I by an Act of Congress and is made up of Veterans, men and women, who served during a war. The American Legion Post #119 of El Dorado County is a patriotic group involved in youth activities and community affairs.

The meaning of the American Legion Emblem: "There shines the Emblem of the American Legion, it is your badge of distinction, honor and service. It stands for God and Country, and the highest rights of man. Of its several parts, each has a meaning."

Scholarship Requirements

Please submit a completed application

Must submit a student resume

Must submit two letters of recommendation

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

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

Applicant must have a GPA of 2.0 or better

Please provide information if applicant has parents or grandparents who are Service Veterans

Additional Processing and School Specific Information

Submit completed application package to your high school's Career Center

Golden Sierra High School Students must turn in the Golden Sierra Local Application Packet!