The American Legion Legacy Scholarship

Eligible Requirements:

• Must be the biological child, legally adopted child, stepchild, child of a spouse from a prior marriage, or dependent child as defined by the U.S. Armed Forces of a U.S. military service member who died while serving on active duty on or after September 11, 2001. Eligible service members include active-duty military personnel and National Guard members or military reservists who were federally activated at the time of death.
• Must be a high school senior or graduate who has been accepted to or is currently attending an accredited institution of higher education within the United States.

Required Documentation:

• Official military death certificate (DD Form 1300).
• FAFSA Submission Summary showing the current Student Aid Index (SAI). For the 2024 application year, the FAFSA Expected Family Contribution (EFC) will be accepted.
• If applicable, award notifications for federal or state veterans' education benefits (e.g., Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship, GI Bill benefits).
• Financial aid award letter from the applicant’s prospective or current institution for the upcoming academic year.
• Itemized breakdown of educational expenses, including, but not limited to, tuition, fees, books, program costs, meal plans, housing, and qualifying transportation expenses.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be biological child, legally adopted child, stepchild, child of a spouse from a prior marriage, or dependent child as defined by the U.S. Armed Forces of a U.S. military service member who sustained an injury while serving on active duty on or after September 11, 2001, resulting in a combined Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability rating of 50% or higher. Eligible service members include active-duty military personnel and National Guard members or military reservists who were federally activated at the time of injury.
• Must be a high school senior or graduate who has been accepted to or is currently attending an accredited institution of higher education within the United States.

Required Documentation:

• Official VA disability rating documentation showing a combined disability rating of 50% or higher.
• FAFSA Submission Summary showing only the current Student Aid Index (SAI).
• If applicable, any award notifications for federal or state veterans' education benefits (e.g., GI-Bill benefits).
• Financial aid award letter from the applicant's prospective or current institution for the upcoming school year.
• Itemized breakdown of education expenses, including, but not limited to, tuition, fees, books, program costs, meal plans, housing and qualifying transportation expenses.
• DD Form 214 and/or NGB Form 22 showing dates of military service and character of discharge.