SCHOLARSHIPS
Department Scholarship
Department scholarships are awarded annually to children of honorably discharged Veterans only. Four-year University grants are not to exceed $2,000.00 and Junior College and Technical-Vocational school grants are not to exceed $1,000.00. Department Scholarships shall be all grant and require students attend an accredited Florida University, College or Technical -Vocational school and be a resident of the State of Florida.
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Department Memorial Scholarship
Department memorial scholarships are awarded annually to members of the American Legion Auxiliary, their daughters or granddaughters, provided said member has been a member in good standing in a unit within the Department of Florida and shall have maintained that membership for at least three (3) consecutive years, with current dues paid. Four (4) year University grants are not to exceed $2,000.00 per year and Junior College and Technical - Vocational school grants are not to exceed $1,000.00 per year. The student deadline due to the Units is February 1, 2025. Due to the Department Education Chairman by March 1, 2025.
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Norma Kerkow Female Veterans Scholarship
The Norma Kerkow female veteran scholarship is awarded annually to Honorable Discharged Female Veterans residing in the State of Florida. Four (4) year University grants are not to exceed $2,000 per year and Junior College and Technical Vocational school grants are not to exceed $1,000 per year. All awards are to be made to full time or part time students (which is defined as 12 earned credit hours for full-time or 6 earned credit hours for part-time students in a semester). Scholarship awards shall be paid directly to the institution, payable in two equal payments, by the Department Treasurer, second payment contingent on meeting credit hour and GPA minimum requirements. Two scholarships to be awarded annually. All scholarships will be renewed annually in an undergraduate school provided by the student who needs further financial assistance and has maintained at least a 2.5 GPA. Renewal contracts to be sent by Department Headquarters to recipients and reviewed by Department Secretary and Education committee. Sponsoring Units will be notified of scholarship renewal approvals for students that they have previously sponsored. The cover page of the application is to be submitted to Department Headquarters either directly or via a sponsoring Units. Applications can be obtained from Department Headquarters. The deadline for receipt of completed applications by Department Chairman for grant shall be March 1, 2025.
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National ALA Scholarships