Samsung American Legion Scholarship
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Samsung scholarships may be used for undergraduate studies and applied toward tuition, books, fees, and room and board. Winners are selected according to academic record, involvement in school, and community service.
Eligibility
Scholarship applications are restricted to high school juniors who attend the current session of either The American Legion Boys State and are a direct descendant - i.e. child, grandchild, great grandchild, etc. - or a legally adopted child of a wartime U.S. military veteran who served on active duty during at least one of the periods of war officially designated as eligibility dates for American Legion membership.
World War I - Apr. 6, 1917 - Nov. 11, 1918 Lebanon/Grenada - Aug. 24, 1982 - Jul. 31, 1984
World War II - Dec. 7, 1941 - Dec. 31, 1946 Panama - Dec. 20, 1989 - Jan. 31, 1990
Korean War - June 25, 1950 - Jan. 31, 1955 Persian Gulf War - Aug. 2, 1990 - Until cessation • Vietnam War - Feb. 28, 1961 - May 7, 1975 Includes Operations Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom & War on Terrorism
Applicants who are direct descendants of Korean War Veterans will receive 3 bonus points.
Applicants with membership to the American Legion Auxiliary or Sons of the American Legion will receive a bonus point. Or, they can receive a bonus point by uploading a membership card of a parent. No more than one bonus point for an application.
Deadline
Scholarships are due no later than the first day of a participant’s American Legion Boys State program. All applications must be submitted using the online application. Applications will not be modified after the due date or given a deadline extension under any circumstance.
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