The American Legion Auxiliary Department of Kansas awards up to eight scholarships worth $250 a year for two years ($500 total) to Kansas students who are the child, grandchild, or unmarried widow of a veteran who served during an American Legion eligibility period. Applicants must be full-time students, Kansas residents, and attend school in Kansas, and must be a member in good standing of the Auxiliary, the Legion, or Sons of The American Legion. The application includes a personal letter on qualifications and goals, a transcript, a test score, and two letters of recommendation.
DemographicsApplicant must be a child, grandchild, or unmarried widow of a Legion-eligible veteran, a member in good standing of the Auxiliary/Legion/Sons of the American Legion, a full-time student, and a Kansas resident attending school in Kansas
$250/year for 2 years = $500 total per recipient