The American Legion Auxiliary, Department of Michigan awards this $1,500 grant to a descendant of a veteran whose service falls within the American Legion's eligibility guidelines. You must live in Michigan, be going into or already in your senior year of high school (or your freshman or sophomore year of college) and not over 25 years old, and plan to study at a school in Michigan. Judging weighs financial need and academic standing, and the check is sent directly to your school's financial aid office.
DemographicsOpen to descendants of a U.S. veteran whose service falls within American Legion eligibility dates; no Auxiliary membership required, but study must be at a Michigan school.