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Schneider-Emanuel American Legion Scholarship
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It is the intent of The Wisconsin American Legion that this award shall enable a student, with a good measure of self-help, to secure a baccalaureate degree. If an applicant is already in college, he/she must have a transcript of high school and the last complete semester of college.
Awards will be given to an applicant that has maintained an academic average of "B" or better for a period of seven high school semesters, based upon the standard of the institution granting the diploma. The applicant also must:
- Be able to meet the specific entrance requirements of the chosen learning institution
- Complete and submit supporting documents such as: transcript of grades, four recommendation forms, and your ACT score. Documents should be sent by March 1st prior to school opening the following September
- Be willing to sign, along with the parent or guardian, the "Agreement" portion of the application.
** Note: Previous award winners are not eligible for consideration for a second scholarship.
The following factors shall be considered by the judges when deciding the relative merit of the applicant:
- Moral Character - Devotion to the American way of life and its institutions, and applicant's seriousness of purpose.
- Scholastic excellence of the applicant
- Participation and accomplishment in American Legion affiliated activities
- Personality, leadership, and participation in general extra-curricular activities
For additional information, please contact Jill at (608) 745-1090 or jill@wilegion.org
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