Lillie Lois Ford Scholarship

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

 

 

 

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