Scholarship

Samsung American Legion Scholarship

Samsung (endowment administered by The American Legion)

Award up to $10,000 (national scholars); $5,000 runners-up; $1,250 department finalists
Deadline See sponsor site Not yet published; confirm on sponsor site

Scholarships for high school juniors who attend the current American Legion Boys State or ALA Girls State session and are direct descendants of eligible wartime veterans. Awards are tiered at national and department-finalist levels.

Eligibility

Grade levels
High school junior
Essay
Required

Application requirements

  • Complete the Samsung American Legion online application: Create a user account on the application page and submit during the Boys State/Girls State session window.
  • Attend current Boys State or ALA Girls State: Applicants must participate in the current session of Legion Boys State or ALA Girls State.

Verified Jun 21, 2026 · View official source