American Legion is the nation’s largest Veterans agency. Central to its mission is to mentor youth, sponsor wholesome programs, advocate patriotism and promote national security. The American Legion Oratorical Contest is an academic speaking challenge. It teaches Many things. Like key leadership qualities, the history of our nation’s laws, the ability to think and speak clearly, and an understanding of the duties, responsibilities, rights and privileges of American citizenship. Over $188,000 in scholarships can be …
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HSF General College Scholarships Program
Scholarships awarded through this program are available on a competitive basis to graduating high school seniors, undergraduate students, community college transfer students, and graduate students who are of Hispanic heritage. The applicant must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Frank & Dorothy Miller Scholarship
Rising college sophomores, juniors, and seniors who are enrolled full time in a mechanical engineering, mechanical engineering technology, or related baccalaureate program in the United States are eligible for this award. Students must be U.S. citizens residing in North America.
John & Elsa Gracik Scholarship
This award is for U.S. citizens who will be undergraduates enrolled full time in an ABET-accredited or substantially equivalent mechanical engineering, mechanical engineering technology or related baccalaureate program in the United States in the upcoming academic year. Students must demonstrate scholastic ability and financial need.
Arthur J. Packard Memorial Scholarship
U.S. undergraduate students who are enrolled in a hospitality management program and have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher are eligible for this award. Applicants must attend and be nominated by an American Hotel and Lodging Association (AH&LA) member school.
William J. & Marijane E. Adams, Jr. Scholarship
Rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors enrolled full time in an ABET-accredited mechanical engineering program in California, Hawaii, or Nevada are eligible for this award. Students must have a grade point average of 2.5 or higher and a special interest in product development and design.
ASME Foundation Scholarship
U.S. students who are college sophomores, juniors, or seniors enrolled full time in an ABET-accredited mechanical engineering, mechanical engineering technology, or related baccalaureate program are eligible for this award. Students must have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.
The R.L. Gillette, Gladys C. Anderson, and Karen D. Carsel Memorial Scholarship
U.S. female undergraduate students who are pursuing a degree in music are eligible for this award. Students must be legally blind (i.e., have best corrected visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the better eye, and/or a visual field of less than 20 degrees in the better eye).
Paul and Ellen Ruckes Scholarship
Undergraduate or graduate students who are legally blind are eligible for this award. Students must be majoring in engineering, computer science, physical sciences, or life sciences; and must enroll full time.
Delta Gamma Foundation Florence Margaret Harvey Memorial Scholarship
U.S. undergraduate and graduate students who are majoring in rehabilitation and/or education of persons who are blind or visually impaired are eligible to apply for this award. Students must be legally blind (i.e., have best corrected visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the better eye, and/or a visual field of less than 20 degrees in the better eye).