Maine American Legion Scholarships
Scholarship Sponsored by American Legion, Department of Maine
MAINE AMERICAN LEGION — SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS
Application deadline: May 1 (each year)
Overview: The Maine American Legion offers several scholarships. Applications are available online and should be printed after downloading.
1) Children and Youth Scholarship
- Awards: Six scholarships of $500 each.
- Eligibility: Applicants must be able to demonstrate financial need.
- How to apply: Download and print the application from the Maine American Legion website.
- Deadline: May 1 annually.
2) Daniel E. Lambert Memorial Scholarship
- Award: $1,000 (up to two awards may be granted depending on available funds).
- Eligibility: Must show financial need; must be a resident of the State of Maine; must be a U.S. citizen; and a parent or grandparent must be a veteran.
- How to apply: Download and print the application from the Maine American Legion website.
- Deadline: May 1 annually.
3) James V. Day Scholarship
- Award: $500 (up to two awards may be granted depending on available funds).
- Eligibility: Must show financial need; must be a resident of the State of Maine; must be a U.S. citizen; and a parent or grandparent must be a member of the Maine American Legion.
- How to apply: Download and print the application from the Maine American Legion website.
- Deadline: May 1 annually.
For all scholarships, follow the instructions on the downloadable application and submit materials by the May 1 deadline.