Type  of  award: Scholarship.
Intended use: For full-time undergraduate study at accredited postsecondary institution.
Eligibility: Applicant must be single, female, no older than 20. Applicant must be residing in Missouri. Applicant must be descendant of veteran who served in the Army, Air Force, Marines, Navy or Coast Guard. Must be child, grandchild, or great-grandchild of veteran who served at least 90 days active duty in Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, or Coast Guard, and was honorably discharged.
Basis for selection: Applicant must demonstrate financial need.
Application  requirements:  Proof  of eligibility.
Additional  information: Must have attended  complete session of  American  Legion  Auxiliary  Girls State or American  T .egion Department  of Missouri Cadet Patrol  Academy.
Amount of award: $1,000
Number of awards: 1
Application deadline: April 20
Notification begins: July 1
Total  amount  awarded: $1,000
Contact:
American Legion Missouri
Attn: Education and Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box  179
Jefferson City, MO 65102 Phone: 800-846-9023
Web: www.missourilegion.org