American Legion Post 43 will award two graduates of the Class of 2021 each a $2,500 scholarship to assist in their pursuit of post high school education. One scholarship will be presented to a student attending any technical/trade school, and a second scholarship will be presented to a student attending any degree granting college or university within the United States. Both awardees will need to provide confirmation of enrollment as payments will be made directly to each institution.
Eligibility
Resident of Illinois who is currently a senior at an accredited Illinois high school in the class of 2021 and….
- Child, stepchild or grandchild or great grandchild of a member of Naperville American Legion Post 43, Chapter 43 Legion Riders, or Sons of the Legion Squadron 43
- Or currently a member of Boy Scout Troop 106, or The Ghostriders Sea Cadet VF-142 Squadron, or was a High School Oratorical Contest participant, or was selected to attend the 2020 Illinois Boys/Girls State under the sponsorship of Naperville American Legion Post 43
- Or the child of a Naperville military veteran who, while a resident and on active duty, was killed or suffered a disability of 50% or more as determined by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Selection Criteria
- Academic achievement (GPA: high school transcript required)
- Student application listing accomplishments in the following areas:
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- Leadership and participation in school and/or community activities
- Honors
- Community Service
- Patriotic Involvement
- Student essay describing the responsibilities of citizenship in a democratic society. The essay shall be the original work of the student. Any other material must be footnoted. The essay shall not be longer than three typed pages, and will be formatted with one-inch margins, 1.5 line spacing and 12-point font.
- The grading of this essay will be based on grammar, spelling, originality, context, and content at a level consistent with exceptional high school work. Note: The essay may count up to 30 percent in selecting the winner.
To apply, send all required material listed above and supporting documentation to American Legion Post #43, P.O. Box 4, Naperville, IL 60566, Attention: Scholarship Committee. Include name, address, phone number and email address for contact information. Applications must be received by April 11, 2021.
The decision of the Scholarship Committee Judges is final, and all applicants will receive written notification that a decision has been reached. The winner will be notified by telephone and presentation of this award will take place at a COVID-safe location near the winner’s high school no later than May 15, 2021.
For more info, contact Todd Bertulis at (618) 250-3683 or todd.bertulis@gmail.com.
