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
Sophia Shenk of Dayton, Ohio is the daughter of a Legionnaire. She is involved in Girl Scouts, earning her Gold Award, as well as an Americanism and Government Test participant. Sophia will be attending Miami University.
Brooklyn Koester of Sidney, Ohio is the granddaughter of a Legionnaire and is a former Americanism and Government participant as well as Buckeye Girls State Alumni. She is also involved in Girl Scouts. Brooklyn will be attending Smith College.
Emily Gillson of Hamler, Ohio is the daughter of a Legionnaire and is involved in Girl Scouts, earning her Gold Award as well as a Buckeye Girls State Alumni. Emily will be attending Cedarville University.
Brycen Lantz of Attica, Ohio is the grandson of a Legionnaire and is a former Americanism and Government participant as well as Buckeye Boys State Alumni. Brycen will be attending the Ohio Northern University.
Mackenzie Evans of Loveland, Ohio is the granddaughter of a Legionnaire and is a Buckeye Girls State Alumni. Mackenzie will be attending The Ohio State University.
Tyler Rowen of Rockford, Ohio is the son of a Legionnaire and is a former Americanism and Government participant, involved in Boy Scouts, former Oratorical participant, Buckeye Boys State Alumni and member of the Sons of the American Legion. Tyler will be attending Wright State University.
Addison Buckholz of Amherst, Ohio is the daughter of a Legionnaire and is a Buckeye Girls State Alumni. Addison will be attending The Ohio State University.
Deacon Howland of Cincinnati, Ohio is the son of a Legionnaire and is involved in Boy Scouts, earning his Eagle Scout. Deacon will be attending Virginia Tech.
Olivia Salyer of McArthur, Ohio is the daughter of a Legionnaire and is involved in Girl Scouts, as well as a Buckeye Girls State Alumni. Olivia will be attending Ohio University.
Jacob Granger of Bluffton, Ohio is the grandson of a Legionnaire and is a former Americanism and Government Test participant. Jacob will be attending Case Western Reserve University.
Berkley Rhodes of Hartville, Ohio is the granddaughter of a Legionnaire and is involved in Girl Scouts. Berkley will be attending Bowling Green State University.
Olivia Erwin of Sylvania, Ohio is the daughter of a Legionnaire and is involved in Girl Scouts. Olivia will be attending Bowling Green State University.
David Olson of Poland, Ohio is the great grandson of a Legionnaire and is a Buckeye Boys State Alumni. David will be attending Youngstown State University.
Garrett Sines of Doylestown, Ohio is the son of a Legionnaire. Garrett will be attending Ohio Northern University.
Jacob Goldsberry of St. Paris, Ohio is the son of a Legionnaire. Jacob will be attending Defiance College.
Katelyn Barnhart of Weston, Ohio is the granddaughter of a Legionnaire. Katelyn will be attending the University of Toledo.
Lauren Edwards of West Chester, Ohio is the granddaughter of a Legionnaire. Lauren will be attending Miami University.
Olivia Wood of West Sunbury, Ohio is the daughter of a Legionnaire. Olivia will be attending Mount Vernon Nazarene University.
Emma Dean of Mount Vernon, Ohio is the granddaughter of a Legionnaire. Lauren will be attending Asbury University.
Faith Hampton of Springboro, Ohio is the granddaughter of a Legionnaire and is involved in Girl Scouts. Faith is currently enrolled at Ohio Northern University.
Heyes Dean of Lewis Center, Ohio is the grandson of a Legionnaire. Heyes is currently enrolled at Mount Vernon Nazarene University.
Reese Clary of Lewis Center, Ohio is the granddaughter of a Legionnaire. Reese is currently enrolled at Lee University.
Maci Sherick of Marysville, Ohio is the granddaughter of a Legionnaire and is involved in Girl Scouts. Maci will be attending Marysville College.
Richard Heise III of Chillicothe, Ohio is a U.S. Army Veteran and member of Post 134. Richard is currently enrolled at Columbus State Community College.
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
