The American Legion Department of Missouri is proud to announce a wonderful scholarship termed as Lillie Lois Ford Scholarship. The given scholarship is available to those who must be attending an accredited college / university or who have attended a full session of Missouri Boys State or Missouri Cadet Patrol Academy. Lillie Lois Ford Scholarship Fund will award two deserving candidates with $1,000.00 amount.
The American Legion Department of Missouri was chartered on August 1, 1920. There are currently American Legion. The American Legion is based upon honorable service with U.S. Armed Forces.
Eligibility:
To be eligible for the Scholarships students must be:
- One boy who has attended a full session of Missouri Boys State or Missouri Cadet Patrol Academy
- One girl who has attended a full session of Missouri Girls State or Missouri Cadet Patrol Academy
- Must be the descendant of a veteran having served 90 days on active duty in the Army, Air Force
- Be a resident of the state of Missouri
- An unmarried dependent under the age of 21
- Must be attending an accredited college / university as a full-time student
- Consideration for scholarship will be determined annually for high school graduates in NEED of financial aid to attend a college / university
- Scholarship must be used the first fall semester of a college / university following graduation from high school
How to Apply:
Lillie Lois Ford Scholarship applicants can download and print the application form by the given link: http://www.missourilegion.org/lillie_lois_ford_scholarship_fund_10-2-15.pdf
Supporting Documents:
Those who are descendent must submit:
- A copy of the veteran’s discharge or separation notice must be submitted with application.
- The copy must show the date the veteran entered service and the date the veteran left service.
Submitting Details:
All documents and the application must be submitted to:
The American Legion Department of Missouri, Inc
Attn: Education and Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 179
Jefferson City MO 65102-0179
Award Amount:
The $1000.00 scholarship award will be paid at the beginning of the student’s first semester at their college of choice.
Application Deadline:
This complete application pattern must be submitted by April 20, 2016.
Link for more information:
http://www.missourilegion.org/lillie_lois_ford_scholarship_fund_10-2-15.pdf
Contact Information:
If you have any problem regarding to Lillie Lois Ford Scholarship contact 800-846-9023 or lowryfjackson-at-missourilegion.org
