Fayette County Post 105

Department of Georgia Scholarship

Clicking on the Scholarship link above will take you to The American Legion Department of Georgia Scholarship Application ($1,000.00)

SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS         

  1. Applicants must be a child or grandchild of a parent who served in the military and is a member of The American Legion in the Department of Georgia.
  2. Branch of service and years served by sponsor.
  3. Applicant must be a graduating High School Senior.
  4. Applicant must reside and attend a High School in Georgia.
  5. Applicant must be sponsored by a Georgia Department of The American Legion Post.
  6. Academic requirements include students accumulated grade point average (GPA), class ranking and standardized test scores (SAT). Official records must be furnished for Senior year.
  7. Applicant must have participation in school and community activities.
  8. This award to be given on a basis of Academic Scholarship in core “only” subjects on 4.0 basis.
  9. Applicant must have transcript of grades. Transcript must be official document from high school and in a sealed envelope.
  10. Six (6) scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each will be awarded.
  11. Applications must be received not later than 09 June of the current year.
  12. Applicant must have an endorsement from the sponsoring Post and High School Principal.