The American Legion Auxiliary, Department of Texas offers a scholarship award to a resident of Texas, child or grandchild of a Veteran who served in the Armed Forces during eligibility dates for membership in the American Legion.

• Candidates must be a resident of Texas and a child, grandchild, or great-grandchild of a veteran who served in the Armed Forces during eligibility dates for membership in the American Legion:
  • April 6, 1917 through November 11, 1918 (WWI)
  • Any time after December 12, 1941 (All Wars/Conflicts)

Selection Criteria

• Selection based on goal, character, citizenship, need, objective, and war service of the father, mother, grandfather, grandmother, great-grandfather, or great-grandmother.

Specific Requirements

• Applicants must be in their Senior year of High School for the 2024-2025 year.
• Participation in the scholarship program is voluntary for all Units.
• Applications must be secured from the Auxiliary Unit in the community where the applicant resides.

Judging Criteria

• Judging at all levels shall be based on the following:
  • Character/Leadership: 25%
  • Initiative/Goals: 25%
  • Financial Need: 25%
  • Scholarship: 25%

Enrollment Requirement

• If awarded the scholarship, the student must be enrolled in college no later than August 1, 2025.
• Scholarships will not be awarded for the 2026-2027 year enrollment.
• If a student decides not to attend the Fall Semester after being enrolled, the scholarship will be null and void.

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