The primary purpose of this program is to recognize deserving students by awarding scholarships for college education. For the 2025-2026 Academic year the Scholarship will be in the amount of $1,000 as a one-time direct payment to the student.
The American Legion Post 1819 will provide scholarships of $1,000. Applications will be accepted from candidates who are pursuing or about to pursue a college education.
- Applicant can be any student planning to attend or attending an accredited institution, college or university.
- Applicants should have graduated from High School or will have an equivalent certificate.
- Recipients of Military or any other scholarship that pays 100% of the students cost of attending a university will be ineligible for any year covered by such a scholarship.
- Successful applicants may apply and qualify for scholarships on subsequent years. In no case will an applicant receive more than 4 scholarships unless enrolled in a recognized five-year degree program.
The student must be attending school in the fall of the year awarded. (Students in the final semester prior to graduation or completion may not apply). - The scholarship award will be given directly to the student upon receipt of proof of admission or registration at an accredited institution, college or university.
- A completed application must be received by the Post no later than March 31,2025
Consideration for selection will include academic success in high school and college if already enrolled, extracurricular activities, community involvement and leadership positions held.
- Awarding of Scholarships will not be based primarily on financial status of the student or the student’s family.
- Priority will be given to Veterans who are members of Post 1819.
- Priority is given to Children of Veterans who are members of Post 1819.
- Priority will be given to Veterans.
- Priority is given to Students attending Norwich University and will be or are enrolled in the Corp of Cadets.
- Priority is given to Students attending Norwich University.
This list of priorities should be adhered to but the complete application must be taken into consideration for the awarding of any scholarship. The committee will have final decision for all scholarships awarded.
All scholarship applications, including the requisite two recommendations, must be received by March 31, 2025, via E-mail to post1819@legionpost1819.org
Documents (these are PDF documents):
Click here for the qualifications document in PDF format: Scholarship qualifications 2025-2026
Click here for the application form in PDF format: Scholarship PDF application 2025-2026