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Schneider-Emanuel Scholarship, American Legion

The American Legion, Department of Wisconsin Schneider-Emanuel scholarship offers to three (3) deserving graduates the sum of $1,000 to be applied to the cost of continuing education. 

Requirements:

• A SON/DAUGHTER whose Father, Mother, or Legal Guardian is living and a current member of The American Legion, The American Legion Auxiliary, or The Sons of The American Legion at the time of application..
• A GRANDSON/GRANDDAUGHTER whose Grandfather, Grandmother, or Legal Guardian is living and a current member of The American Legion, The American Legion Auxiliary, or The Sons of The American Legion at the time of application.
• APPLICANT is a current member, in good standing, in The Sons of The American Legion or The American Legion Auxiliary/Junior Auxiliary at the time of application.

Three (3) Scholarship awards will be made to the applicants who meet the above eligibility requirementsand have participated in one or more of the following American Legion sponsored activities:

·         Attendance at a complete session of Badger Boys State

·         Attendance at a complete session of Badger Girls State

·         Participation in the County Youth Government Day Program

·         Competed in The American Legion High School Oratorical Contest (Post, County, District or State level)

·         Completed  The American Legion Americanism and Government Scholarship Test

·         Participated in an American Legion sponsored Band and/or Drum and Bugle Corps

·         Played for an American Legion Baseball Team

·         Member of an American Legion sponsored Scout Troop

Application at www.wilegion.org under Programs/Scholarships and Awards.