American Legion Post 43 will award two graduates of the Class of 2021 each a $2,500 scholarship to assist in their pursuit of post high school education. One scholarship will be presented to a student attending any technical/trade school, and a second scholarship will be presented to a student attending any degree granting college or university within the United States. Both awardees will need to provide confirmation of enrollment as payments will be made directly to each institution.
Eligibility
Resident of Illinois who is currently a senior at an accredited Illinois high school in the class of 2021 and….
- Child, stepchild or grandchild or great grandchild of a member of Naperville American Legion Post 43, Chapter 43 Legion Riders, or Sons of the Legion Squadron 43
- Or currently a member of Boy Scout Troop 106, or The Ghostriders Sea Cadet VF-142 Squadron, or was a High School Oratorical Contest participant, or was selected to attend the 2020 Illinois Boys/Girls State under the sponsorship of Naperville American Legion Post 43
- Or the child of a Naperville military veteran who, while a resident and on active duty, was killed or suffered a disability of 50% or more as determined by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
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