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James V. Day Scholarship

Award Amount
$1,000
Award Amount
Application deadline
April 30, 2025
Application deadline
Awarded By:

American Legion Headquarters Department of Maine

Number of Awards & Eligibility: One award offered annually.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: This scholarship is available for Maine undergraduate and graduate students who are the children or grandchildren of a veteran who belongs to an American Legion post in Maine.

Application requirements for the James V. Day Scholarship are:

  • Application form
  • Recommendation letters (3)
  • Essay
Additional Information: Applicants must meet the following criteria: show evidence of being enrolled in or attending an accredited college or vocational/technical school; be of good character and believe in the American way of life (demonstrated by letters or recommendation); and exhibit financial need. A committee of judges who are affiliated with the American Legion reviews applications and selects scholarship recipients.

Award Amount: $500 annually, non-renewable. A second award will be provided if funding is available.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $1,000.

About American Legion Headquarters Department of Maine:
Contact Information: Past Commanders Scholarship ,The American Legion, Dept. of Maine
Address: 5 Verti Drive Winslow, Maine 04901-0727
Email: lloyd@mainelegion.org
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