The American Legion Memorial Scholarship

THE AMERICAN LEGION MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

The purpose of this scholarship, sponsored by The American Legion, Department of Minnesota, is to provide financial assistance to students to further their education in any Minnesota University, College, Vocational School, or other accredited institution of higher education, or in states with Minnesota reciprocity. All applicants must stem from a Minnesota American Legion Post. After Post completion and approval, applications should be sent to The American Legion Memorial Scholarship Committee. Further correspondence with applicants will be by that committee. The American Legion Memorial Scholarship Committee shall be composed of the Education and Scholarship Chairman as Chairperson, and the Executive Committee of the Department Americanism Committee. This committee will be responsible for the final selection of the successful applicants for scholarship awards. Scholarship winners will be selected sometime in the month of April. You will not be notified if you do not receive this scholarship. All applications will be destroyed after selection. There shall be no discrimination among applicants because of race, age, sex, or religion of the nominee. Six or more awards will be made for the 2017–2018 scholastic year in memory of past Department Commander Lyle C. Mikelson, and others so memorialized. The maximum scholarship award will be $500.00 for one year only. QUALIFICATIONS

The applicant must: 1. Be a child, grandchild, adopted child, or stepchild of an American Legion or American Legion Auxiliary member. 2. Be a High School graduate. 3. Be a student that shows qualities or initiative and desire. 4. Be a student that is loyal to his/her country. 5. Establish financial need. REQUIREMENTS 1. High school or college transcript must be included. 2. Applicant should include a personal letter. 3. Applicant should include at least two (2) letters of recommendation. 4. An American Legion Post Official must sign application. APPLICATION AND DEADLINE Application forms for the scholarship may be obtained from the Education and Scholarship Committee, The American Legion, Department of Minnesota, 20 West 12th Street, Room 300A, St. Paul, MN 55155. APPLICATION DEADLINE IS APRIL 1, 2017. ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE APPROVED AND RECOMMENDED BY A POST OF THE AMERICAN LEGION. Please send completed scholarships to The American Legion, 20 West 12 th Street, Room 300A, St. Paul, MN 55155. If you have any questions, please call 651/291-1800 or toll free at 866/259-9163 or email [email protected]. THE AMERICAN LEGION MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

APPLICANT’S NAME______

ADDRESS______CITY______STATE______ZIP______PHONE #______/______

PARENT’S/GRANDPARENT'S AMERICAN LEGION POST NAME AND NUMBER______or PARENT’S/GRANDPARENT'S AUXILIARY UNIT NAME AND NUMBER______

PARENT’S/GRANDPARENT'S SERIAL NUMBER, BRANCH AND DATES OF SERVICE______

MEMBERSHIP CARD NUMBER FOR LEGION OR AUXILIARY: LEGION______or AUXILIARY______

FATHER’S OCCUPATION______MOTHER’S OCCUPATION______

NUMBER OF DEPENDENTS IN THE FAMILY______

FAMILY ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME FOR THE LAST YEAR (TAKEN FROM THE FEDERAL INCOME RETURNS)______

SCHOOL YOU PLAN TO ATTEND______

ADDRESS______

CITY______STATE______ZIP______

HAVE YOU RECEIVED ANY OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE YET? IF SO, LIST______THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION SHOULD BE FILLED IN BY AN APPROPRIATE ADULT.

1. Student’s scholastic average for the last three years______. Include high school or college transcript. 2. Adult recommendation and remarks. (At least two or more recommendations should be included.) 3. Applicant should include a personal essay – essay can include why applicant should receive scholarship or what education the student is pursuing. The essay can be as long or short as the applicant deems necessary. THIS SECTION BELOW MUST BE FILLED OUT COMPLETELY

APPLICATION APPROVED and RECOMMENDED BY AMERICAN LEGION POST #______

POST LOCATION______

POST OFFICIAL’S SIGNATURE______DATE______

ANY APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED MUST BE IN DEPARTMENT HEADQUARTERS BY APRIL 1, 2017. (IMPORTANT - BE SURE TO COMPLETE APPLICATION IN EVERY DETAIL TO QUALIFY.) ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE DESTROYED AFTER SELECTION. ONLY WINNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED.