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
Cole Rhodes of Hartville, Ohio is the great grandson of a Legionnaire. Cole will be attending The Ohio State University.
Payton Rhodes of Hartville, Ohio is the great grandson of a Legionnaire and is a Boy Scout. Payton will be attending The Ohio State University.
Terrin Jackson of Harrison, Ohio is the son of a Legionnaire and is a former Americanism and Government Participant, Buckeye Boys State Alumni and SAL Member. Terrin will be attending Clemson University.
Evan Edwards of West Chester, Ohio is the grandson of a Legionnaire. Evan will be attending Miami University.
Josiah Schmitz of Beavercreek, Ohio is the son of a Legionnaire. Josiah will be attending Wright State University.
Aubrey Pfenning of Waynesville, Ohio is the daughter of a Legionnaire. Aubrey will be attending Minnesota State University- Moorhead.
Samuel Range of Sidney, Ohio is the grandson of a Legionnaire and is a Buckeye Boys State Alumni and Boy Scout. Samuel will be attending Miami University.
Justin Ackerman of New Richmond, Ohio is the grandson of a Legionnaire and is a former Americanism and Government Test participant and Buckeye Boys State Alumni. Justin will be attending the University of Cincinnati.
Alexandria Burklo of Cridersville, Ohio is the granddaughter of a Legionnaire. Alexandria will be attending Ohio Northern University.
Reece Busse of New Bremen, Ohio is the grandson of a Legionnaire. Reece will be attending The Ohio State University.
Audrey Sandberg of Pemberville, Ohio is the great granddaughter of a Legionnaire and is a former Americanism and Government Test participant and Girl Scout. Audrey will be attending The Ohio State University.
Mara Brackman of New Breman, Ohio is the granddaughter of a Legionnaire and is a former Americanism and Government Test participant. Mara will be attending The Ohio State University.
Aiden McDougal of New Washington, Ohio is the grandson of a Legionnaire and is a Buckeye Boys State Alumni and SAL Member. Aiden will be attending The Ohio State University.
Cynthia Morris of Centerburg, Ohio is the daughter of a Legionnaire. Cynthia is currently enrolled at the University of Cincinnati.
Allison Barnhart of Fairborn, Ohio is the granddaughter of a Legionnaire. Allison is currently enrolled at the University of Cincinnati.
Maxwell Phillips of New Washington, Ohio is the grandson of a Legionnaire and is a Buckeye Boys State Alumni, Americanism and Government Test participant, Boy Scout and SAL Member. Maxwell is currently enrolled at Ohio Northern University.
James Schmitz of Beavercreek, Ohio is the son of a Legionnaire. James is currently attending Wright State University.
Dylan Wierwillie of Wapakoneta, Ohio is the granddaughter of a Legionnaire and a former Americanism and Government Test participant and Girl Scout. Dylan is currently enrolled at Bowling Green State University.
Adam Harr of Defiance, Ohio is the son of a Legionnaire and a former Americanism and Government Test participant and Buckeye Boys State Alumni. Adam is currently enrolled at Miami University.
Hannah Horsington of Newark, Ohio is the daughter of a Legionnaire and a former Americanism and Government Test participant, Oratorical Contestant, and Buckeye Girls State Alumni. Hannah is currently enrolled at Miami University.
Madalynn Aumend of Ashland, Ohio is the granddaughter of a Legionnaire and a former Americanism and Government Test participant. Madalynn is currently enrolled at Ashland University.
Caroline Holmes of Nashport, Ohio is the daughter of a Legionnaire and a former Girl Scout. Caroline is currently enrolled at Hillsdale College.
Lauren Roncone of North Canton, Ohio is the great granddaughter of a Legionnaire and a Buckeye Girls State Alumni. Lauren is currently enrolled at Mount Union University.
Stephanie Rubal of Columbus, Ohio is the great granddaughter of a Legionnaire and a former Girl Scout. Stephanie is currently enrolled at Bowling Green State University.
Mark Hettinger of Johnstown, Ohio is the son of a Legionnaire and a former Americanism and Government Test participant and Eagle Scout. Mark is currently attending Ohio Dominican University.
Andrew Ritter of Lewis Center, Ohio is an American Legion Member of Post 217 and is an Army veteran. He is currently employed as a Sheriff’s Deputy. Andrew is currently attending the University of Cincinnati to pursue his degree.
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
