American Legion Post #119 Merit Scholarship

Due: 02/01/2026

Amount: $1,000.00

Scholarship Information

The American Legion was formed after World War I by an Act of Congress and is made up of Veterans, men and women, who served during a war. The American Legion Post #119 of El Dorado County is a patriotic group involved in youth activities and community affairs.

The meaning of the American Legion Emblem: "There shines the Emblem of the American Legion, it is your badge of distinction, honor and service. It stands for God and Country, and the highest rights of man. Of its several parts, each has a meaning."

Scholarship Requirements

High School Requirement:
El Dorado High School, Golden Sierra High School, Oak Ridge High School, Pacific Crest Academy , Ponderosa High School, Union Mine High School
GPA Minimum:
2.00
Other Requirements:
  • Student must attend Western Slope School.
  • Student is eligible to apply if he/she has or had a military veteran in their immediate family (father, mother, brother, sister or grandparents).
  • Student must have a GPA of 2.0 or better.
Considerations Not Applicable:
Ethnicity, Gender, Financial Need, College Choice, Intended Career/Major

Required Documents

  • General Application - qty 1 , Create a PDF of your general application from this website and upload it: Click here.
  • Resume - qty 1
  • Letter of Recommendation (letters of recommendation must be signed by the recommender before upload) - qty 2
  • Unofficial Transcript - qty 1 , Must obtain PDF from College & Career Center
  • Essay - qty 1 , Topic: A statement of student's educational and career goals, Word Count: 300-500
  • Essay - qty 1 , Topic: Student should provide a short written history of their relationship to the military veteran, the branch of service, where they served and how that service has influenced the applicants life and patriotism.

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Additional Scholarship Information

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