The American Legion Life Insurance Committee provides annually for a national scholarship to be awarded to the Eagle Scout who is selected the "American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year."  The winner is eligible to receive a $10,000 scholarship to be awarded over a four-year period.  Three additional scholarships of $2,500 each are also awarded.

 

Eligibility requirements specify that a nominee must be registered, active member of a Boy Scout troop, Varsity Scout team, or Venturing crew chartered to an American Legion Post, American Legion Auxiliary Unit, or Sons of the American Legion Squadron, OR be registered, active member of a duly chartered Boy Scout troop, Varsity Scout team, or Venturing crew and the son or grandson of a Legionnaire or Auxiliary member; have received the Eagle Scout Award; be an active member of his religious institution and have received the appropriate Boy Scout religious emblem; have demonstrated practical citizenship in church, school, Scouting, and community; have reached his 15th birthday; and be enrolled in high school at the time of selection.

 

Further information on the selection process and a nomination application , please contact the National Americanism Commission, American legion, P.O. Box 1055, Indianapolis, IN 46206-1055, or email acy@wilegion.org  The application can also be downloaded from the American Legion Web site, is available from Department Adjutants, or the Americanism and Children & Youth Division: 

 

The American Legion

P.O. Box 1055. 

Indianapolis, IN 46206

2008 Application

 

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