ThanksUSA Announces
Collaboration to Promote $4 Million
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American Legacy Scholarship for
Children of Military Killed in War on Terrorism
Indianapolis (Jan. 9, 2004) - 2004 marks our third consecutive year as a nation at war, fighting terrorism, at home and abroad. Sadly, too many of our nation’s children have lost a parent during this war on terrorism. These parents lost the opportunity to see their children through school and into adulthood.
The American Legion offers the American Legacy Scholarship for children of members of America’s Armed Forces who died while on active duty on or after Sept. 11, 2001.
“We know that meeting the cost of a college education can be difficult for the average household. But, it is a major financial burden for one-parent families,” said John Brieden, national commander of the 2.7 million-member American Legion. “The brave Americans who sacrifices their lives in the battle against terrorism are heroes. We have an obligation to help their children reap the benefits of higher education as they become the future leaders of our nation.”
Children of active duty military and federalized Guard and Reserve personnel, killed on active duty on or after Sept. 11, 2001, are eligible.
“As Abraham Lincoln said, ‘...to care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan…’” Brieden said. “The American Legion is proud to continue that legacy.”
To obtain an application visit the Legion’s web site at www.legion.org click on “community” or send a self-addressed stamped business envelope to American Legacy Scholarship, The American Legion, PO Box 1055, Indianapolis, IN 46206.
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The American Legion’s Blue Star Salute
American Legacy Scholarship Fund Legacy Card Campaign
The Legion’s “Blue Star Salute—An Armed Forces Day Celebration” will culminate with community activities honoring our servicemen and women on Armed Forces Day May 20, 2006. A part of this salute is to raise public awareness for the need to assist the children of our Armed Forces who die on active duty. As an unfortunate consequence of Operation Iraqi Freedom and America's war on terror, many children of our active-duty military personnel are now members of single-parent families. In most cases, this also means their chances to attend college have greatly diminished. Children of military personnel who die on active duty are entitled to receive money toward a college education. But it’s not enough.
We are raising funds to ensure that higher education will be a reality for these families. Providing for the children our military personnel left behind is our civic duty. An education is a powerful way to show our thanks.
You can make a difference!
To order a free LEGACY CARD CAMPAIGN KIT complete this form and return it to the address listed below.
There is a $5 shipping & handling charge per kit ordered.
PLEASE PRINT
Name _______________________________________ Title ________________________________
Street Address ________________________________________________________________________
City ___________________________________ State _______ Zip ________________
Department or Post _________________________________
Phone ______________________ No. of kits requested __________ Amount enclosed $______________
Legacy Card Campaign Kit Contents: 400 - Donation card icons 1 - Return envelope 1 -8 1/2 x 11 color poster 1 -8 1/2 x 11 table top display 1 - Instructions 1 - Message points
Mail request to:
The American Legion Phone: (317) 630-1212 American Legacy Scholarship Fund Fax: (317) 630-1369 PO Box 1055 E-mail - acy@legion.org Indianapolis, IN 46206-1055
Icon order form 2006.pdf
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SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS
1. Applicants must be a child or grandchild of a parent who served in the military and is a member of the American Legion in the Department of Georgia.2. Branch of service and years served by sponsor.
3. Applicant must be a graduating High School Senior.
4. Applicant must live in Georgia.
5. Applicant must be sponsored by a Georgia Dept. American Legion Post.
6. Academic requirements includes students accumulated grade point Average (GPA), Class ranking and standardized test scores (SAT). Official records must be furnished for Senior year.
7. Applicant must have participation in school and community activities.
8. This award to be given on a basis of Academic Scholarship in core "only" subjects on 4.0 basis.
9. Applicant must have transcript of grades. Transcript must be official document from high school and in a sealed envelope.
10. Four Scholarships will be awarded of $1,000 each.
11. Applications must be received by 1 July of the current year.
12. Applicant must have an endorsement from the sponsoring Post and High School Principal.
13. Applications must be mailed to: American Legion Department of Georgia 3035 Mt. Zion Road Stockbridge, GA 30281
Attention – Scholarship Award Program
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Chairman ... Harold Arnold, 103 Ramblewood Dr., Statesboro, 30458 .... (912) 764-5040
