American Legion Department of Florida General Scholarships
Scholarship Sponsored by American Legion Department of Florida
The American Legion — Department of Florida administers scholarship programs for high school students with ties to veterans or the military.
Scholarship Awards (General Category)
- 1st Place: $2,500
- 2nd Place: $1,500
- 3rd Place: $1,000
- 4th–7th Place: $500 each
Eligibility Requirements
- Applicant must be a direct descendant of a qualifying veteran: child, grandchild, great‑grandchild, or an adopted child.
- The veteran must meet one of these conditions:
- Be a member in good standing of The American Legion;
- Be a U.S. veteran who is eligible for American Legion membership; or
- Be a deceased U.S. veteran who would have been eligible for American Legion membership.
- Applicant must be in their senior year of high school and enrolled at a Florida high school.
- Applicant’s parents must be residents of Florida.
Application Deadline
- March 1 of the current school year.