Since 1971, The American Legion Department of Ohio has awarded scholarships to deserving students to assist them with the ever-increasing costs associated with higher education.
Any accredited institution of higher learning with a program of education or a vocational objective qualifies.
For more information contact us.
Applicants must meet the following. Failure to meet or provide the below will result in applicant being disqualified.
Judging criteria shall be based upon academic achievement through course grades, difficulty of curriculum, scholastic and ACT test scores, participation in outside activities, and the Committee’s general impression of student’s character obtained from personal statement.
Awards of at least $2,000 have been made by the Selection Committee in the recent past, but the quantity and amount of awards is dependent upon annual fund earnings.
Christie White
Americanism and Children & Youth Coordinator
Bode Menegay of Paris, Ohio is the grandson of a Legionnaire. He is a Buckeye Boys State Alumni, and he is involved in Boy Scouts. Bode will be attending The University of Notre Dame.
Carson Soper of Bluffton, Ohio is the grandson of a Legionnaire and is a former Americanism and Government participant. Carson will be attending the University of Findlay.
Hans Holmes of Nashport, Ohio is the son of a Legionnaire and is involved in Boy Scouts. Hans will be attending Valparaiso University.
Robert DeLuca of Sheffield Village, Ohio is the grandson of a Legionnaire. Robert will be attending the University of Toledo.
Sophia Batchler of Amelia, Ohio is the granddaughter of a Legionnaire. Sophia will be attending The Ohio State University.
Emily Harr of Defiance, Ohio is the daughter of a Legionnaire and is a former Americanism and Government participant. Emily will be attending Miami University.
Alyssa Sifuentes of Napoleon, Ohio is the granddaughter of a Legionnaire and is involved in Girl Scouts. Alyssa will be attending The University of Notre Dame.
Sarah Thomas of Fort Loramie, Ohio is the granddaughter of a Legionnaire and is a former Americanism and Government Test participant, Buckeye Girls State Alumni, and Auxiliary member. Sarah will be attending the University of Findlay.
Kade Williams of Dublin, Ohio is the grandson of a Legionnaire and is involved in Boy Scouts, achieving his Eagle Scout. Kade will be attending The Ohio State University.
Megan Sideri of Lewis Center, Ohio is the granddaughter of a Legionnaire and is involved in Girl Scouts. Megan is currently enrolled at Kent State University.
Ashley Sideri of Lewis Center, Ohio is the granddaughter of a Legionnaire and is involved in Girl Scouts. Ashley is currently enrolled at Miami University.
Gavin Bull of Delaware, Ohio is the grandson of a Legionnaire and is involved in Boy Scouts, achieving his Eagle Scout. Gavin will be attending the University of Colorado Boulder.
One scholarship award of at least $1,000 shall be designated the Durward I. Bernhard Scholarship Award and provided to a resident of Belmont County in honor of the benefactor of our fund and the area of Ohio from which he came.
Applicant must indicate that they are a Belmont County resident on the application to assure consideration for this special award. Applicants selected will be considered for other awards given by The American Legion Department of Ohio.
In honor of the Past Department Service Director, Donald Lanthorn, one scholarship award of at least $1,000 shall be designated the Don Lanthorn Scholarship Award and provided to a high school senior from one of the following 6 counties:
Delaware
Knox
Licking
Madison
Marion
Morrow
Union
Applicant must indicate they are a resident in one of the above Ohio counties on the application and meet the enclosed listed “eligibility” requirements to be considered for this special award.
The Scholarship Screening Committee for The Ohio American Legion Scholarships Awards is established by Article X, Section 6, of the Constitution of The American Legion, Department of Ohio, and consists of the following:
COMMANDER
Dept. of Ohio
1ST VICE COMMANDER
Dept. of Ohio
2ND VICE COMMANDER
Dept. of Ohio
IMMEDIATE PAST COMMANDER
Dept. of Ohio
ADJUTANT
Dept. of Ohio
CHAIRPERSON
Appointed by Dept. Commander
CHAIRPERSON
Americanism Committee
CHAIRPERSON
Child Welfare Committee
TREASURER
Dept. of Ohio
THREE (3) COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Appointed by Dept. Commander
