Alabama American Legion Scholarship Program

The American Legion's Department of Alabama funds about 110 separate $850 scholarships at 16 specific Alabama colleges and universities, reserved for Alabama residents who are descendants of a veteran who served during a recognized wartime era (WWI through Operation Desert Shield/Storm). Troy University alone holds 75 of the spots, so you'll need to already be headed to one of the listed campuses -- a few, like University of Alabama and Auburn, add a narrower home-county rule on top. You'll need a copy of your veteran relative's service record, an unofficial transcript, SAT or ACT scores, and two letters of reference, all received (not just postmarked) by April 1.

Eligibility

DemographicsApplicant must be an Alabama resident and a descendant of a veteran who served during a recognized wartime era (WWI through Desert Shield/Storm); scholarships are earmarked for 16 specific Alabama colleges (Troy University holds 75 of the ~110 slots), and a few campuses add a county-residency rule (e.g. Tuscaloosa County for University of Alabama, Limestone County for Athens, Russell/Lee/Chambers County for Auburn).

Applying