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Scholarship Information for Graduating Year

There are two levels of scholarships that are available from the American Legion Auxiliary. Department of California and National Scholarships. Information on National Scholarships can be obtained by clicking on the link located at the end of this document. Applicants awarded scholarships by the Department of California American Legion Auxiliary have only two (2) years to initiate use of the funds awarded. If a scholarship is not claimed by the university or college on behalf of the applicant within that two (2) year period, the Department Office will inquire in writing as to why these funds have not been used. If use of funds is not initiated within that time frame, they are to be reverted back to the funds from which they were originated. If the circumstances of nonuse are of a medical nature, it is by the discretion of the Department President, Secretary/Treasurer, and the Chairman to extend the claim for an additional time period not to exceed 18 months, before funds are reverted back to where they were originated. 
DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA SCHOLARSHIPS
Applicant's parent must have served or be serving in the United States Armed Forces
 during any of the following eligible periods:
   April  6, 1917 to November 11, 1918    December  7, 1941 to December 31, 1946
    June 25, 1950 to  January 31, 1955    February 28, 1961 to      May  7, 1975
  August 24, 1982 to     July 31, 1984    December 20, 1989 to  January 31, 1990
   August 2, 1990 to the date of cessation of hostilities as determined by 
   the Government of the United States.
Applicants for any Department of California Scholarship must be a resident of the State of California and planning on attending a college or university in Calfornia in the Fall 2009. (Exception: Lucille Ganey Scholarship). 
 
                                      

THE PROCESS

1. Student obtains and completes application. Note: Online applications are two pages in length.
2. Student locates closest American Legion Auxiliary Unit and submits application to them.
3. The Unit selects one applicant for each type of scholarship and forwards applications to the 
   District Education Chairman. Applicant is eligible to win one scholarship only.
   Other limitations may also apply.
4. The District selects one applicant for each type of scholarship and forwards applications to
   the Department Education Chairman.
5. The Department selects one winning applicant per scholarship offered and announces the winners 
   during theJune Convention.  Winners are notified by the Department Education Chairman.


The number of scholarships offered by the Department of California is dependent upon donations
received and availability of funds.

1. Educational Assistance General Scholarship FORM.

   Applicant must fill out and submit one application.FORM E21

   a. One (1) $2,000 scholarship payable at $1,000 per year.
   b. Four (4) $1,000 scholarships payable at $1,000 each.
   c. Three (3) $500 scholarships payable at $500 each. 


2. Continuing/Re-entry Students or students pursuing a higher degree Scholarship

   (Application) FORM E21C
   a. One (1) $1,000 Mel Foronda Memorial Scholarship.  
   b. Two (2) $1,000 scholarships payable at $1,000 each.
   c. Two (2) $500 scholarships payable at $500 each.


3. The following three scholarships are restricted to the winning California
   candidates in the event they do not win on the Western Division National Competition.

   a. One (1) Spirit of Youth for Juniors Scholarship payable at $500.
   b. One (1) $500 National President's Scholarship payable at $500.
   c. One (1) $500 National President's Non-Traditional Scholarship	payable at $500. 


4. Lucille Ganey Memorial Scholarship.
   (Application) FORM E21G
   a. One $500 scholarship shall be awarded annually to a California student attending
      Stephens College in Missouri or a California student already attending
      Stephens College. 


5. Past Presidents Parley Nursing Scholarship
    PPP Nursing Scholarship Rules
    PPP Nursing Scholarship Application
   a. One $2,000 Nursing scholarship is awarded annually to a veteran or a veteran's
      wife or husband, widow or widower, or child of a veteran of the World Wars,
      Korea, Vietnam Conflict,  Grenada/Lebanon, Panama, and/or Persian Gulf.
   b. Applications may be submitted by students planning to enter or currently enrolled
      in an accredited nursing school for the purpose of earning a Licensed Vocational
      Nurse, Registered Nurse or other recognized nursing degree. 
   c. Applicants must follow the Rules established for eligibility and provide all
      pertinent information as set forth in the Rules. Applications can be printed from
      the Department Web Site. All applications must be submitted by the student to a
      Unit for sponsorship no later than the 1st Friday in April. Units shall forward
      completed and signed applications to the Department Chairman no later than the
      3rd Friday in April. 
   d. The winner of the $2,000 scholarship is disqualified from future $2,000 awards,
      but may be encouraged to apply for a lesser amount. A scholarship winner shall
      be given priority each year until graduation, provided the grades and need meets
      the requirements and a new application is submitted each year.


6. Past Department Presidents Junior Scholarship
(Application)     Jr Scholarship PDP
   a. Applicant must have consecutive membership as a Junior for three years and be
      current with her membership in the American Legion Auxiliary and must be a child,
      grandchild or great grandchild of a veteran who served in the Armed Forces of the
      United States during any of the following periods shown at the top of this page.
   b. Applicant must be currently attending high school and will be attending college
      during the following academic year.
   c. Applicant must be a resident of California or if applicant's eligibility is by
      current members (Legion or Auxiliary) in California, the applicant may reside
      elsewhere.
   d. The scholarship shall be payable to the applicant as soon as confirmation has been
      received by the Department Office from the college of the applicant's choice.
   e. The scholarship must be used within relative dates of one academic year following
      the award (i.e. September 04 - September 05) or be forfeited.


7. Girl Scouts
 Girl Scout Achievement Award





All scholarships at the National level are described in detail on their Web Site.
Visit http://www.legion-aux.org/Scholarships/index.aspx