Scholarship Information:

The name of this fund shall be the "Charles & Annette Hill Scholarship Fund". The fund will "be used by the American Legion for the purpose of assisting, financially, in the education of needy and worthy children of American Legion Members of the Department of Kansas".

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

1. The sex, color or creed of the applicant is not a factor in final determination by the Scholarship Committee.

2. The applicant must have at least a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scholarship system.

3. Consideration should be given to those applicants desiring to engage in the Fields of Science, Engineering, or Business Administration.

4. The applicant must be a Descendent of a member of the American Legion.

TYPE OF SCHOLARSHIP

1. Outright scholarship grant.

2. Not renewable.

AMOUNT OF SCHOLARSHIP

1. $1,000.00 scholarship, $500.00 at the beginning of each semester in any one school year.

TO STAY ELIGIBLE

1. Must maintain a 3.0 average in College, and submit verification at the end of each semester.

2. Verification from school of enrollment start of both semesters.

HOW TO APPLY

1. Applications must be received in The American Legion Headquarters, 1314 SW Topeka Blvd., Topeka, KS 66612, by February 15th.

2. Three letters of recommendation only one from a teacher.

3. High School transcript. Must show grade point average.

4. Latest 1040 income statement of supporting parent(s).

5. A written essay of not less than 250 words, nor more than 500 words, on "Why I Want To Go To College" must accompany application. Please indicate major field of study under consideration.

6. Veteran's papers must show date of entry and release from active duty. DD 214's are acceptable.

7. Pictures must accompany applications, to be used for publicity purposes only.

HOW CHOSEN

1. After all applications are received at Department Headquarters they will be forwarded to the Scholarship, Essay, and Oratorical Committee of the State American Legion.

2. The Committee will review and select the winning applicant based on the above criteria.

3. The decision of the Scholarship, Essay and Oratorical Committee shall be final and absolute.

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. The applicants major field of study will be a factor in the final selection. Please indicate your major field of study.

2. The Committee reserves the right to waive certain disqualifying requirements.

Aid Offered: Scholarship total of $1000.00 ($500 for both semesters in one year)

Contact Information:

More information:  http://www.ksamlegion.org/programs.htm