To all Legion Family Members:
Enclosed in this post is information regarding the SAL scholarships available for 2024. Please read the information carefully and be mindful of the deadline dates. The application deadline is April 15. For questions, you may contact Mark Franke at squadron330@yahoo.com or the guidance office at New Haven High School.
THE 2024 SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION SCHOLARSHIP
IN MEMORY OF LINDA HILTON
- Two scholarships will be awarded; one scholarship will be awarded for $1,000 and one for $500.
- The scholarships will be available to high school seniors whose families are members in good standing of the American Legion, Auxiliary or the Sons of the American Legion Post 330.
- The awarded scholarship is to be used for post-secondary education expenses. The recipients must attend a college, vocational/technical or other post-secondary institution for the 2024-2025 school year.
- The award will be based on career and educational goals, grades achieved in school, involvement in extracurricular and community activities and on the essay written for the scholarship application.
- Applications may be requested by email from squadron330@yahoo.com or from the guidance office at New Haven High School.
- Applications must be typed and should be mailed or delivered to:
Sons of the American Legion Scholarship
American Legion Post 330
PO Box 456.
New Haven, IN 46774
- Application deadline is April 15, 2024. Applications that are mailed must be postmarked by this date. Late applications will not be accepted.
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APPLICATION FORM
2024 Sons of the American Legion Scholarship
In Memory of Linda Hilton
Name: Phone #:
Address:
List below the name and address of the Post 330 member of the American Legion, Sons of the American Legion or Auxiliary who establishes your eligibility for this scholarship.
Name:
Address:
Relationship to Applicant:
High School Attending:
High School Grade Point Average: Based on Scale:
Name of Post-Secondary School Attending;
City and State:
Honors in High School:
Activities in High School:
Civic Activities:
Hobbies and Other Activities:
Please give references other than a relative (example: high school guidance counselor, employer, member of your church or a member of an organization to which you belong, etc).
Reference: Name:
Position:
Phone #:
CAREER GOALS and OBJECTIVES: Type a brief essay on your educational and career goals. Please give reasons why you deserve this scholarship. Attach additional sheets if necessary.
Applications should be mailed to: Sons of the American Legion Scholarship
American Legion Post 330
PO Box 456
New Haven, IN 46774
Application deadline is April 15, 2024. Applications that are mailed must be postmarked by this date. Late applications will not be accepted.