Hazel McDaniel and Mary Ann Pontius Scholarships Information 2024
Each scholarship amount - $1000.00 Scholarship/$500.00 per semester
Application – You may request a scholarship application by sending your email to Mary E. Price at lprice51@hotmail.com, or by contacting her at 765-426-4563. A completed application can be sent or dropped off at the American Legion Post 11 located at 1801 S. 9th Street, Lafayette, IN 47905, or, emailed to Mary E. Price at her email. Application due date is Friday, April 12th. Unfortunately, incomplete or late applications will be automatically disqualified.
Eligibility – The applicant must be related to a veteran who was, or is, a grandparent, great grandparent, parent, sibling, aunt or uncle. The applicant must be enrolled in an accredited high school at the time of application submission. Before the winner receives scholarship money, proof would have to be shown of enrollment in an accredited school of higher education as a full-time student.
Forfeiture – In the event a recipient is expelled from school, withdraws from school, or doesn’t remain a full-time student, he/she will forfeit the scholarship and the alternate will receive the remainder of the money.
Schools – Scholarship money can be applied to any higher education accredited school. Proof of enrollment in the school is required.
Selection – The Selection Committee is comprised of 6 auxiliary members who serve the American Legion on 9th Street in Lafayette. Scholarship winner and alternate will be announced on April 23rd.
Committee Members:
Juanita Eacret Liz Price
Adele Ferrini Alice Robinson
Sheila Klinker Eileen Hession Weiss
Unit 11 Auxiliary Scholarship Application 2024
American Legion 1801 S. 9th St. Lafayette, IN 47905
Please print or write legibly.
Last Name_________________________ First Name ____________________Date___________
Home Address___________________________City_______________State_____ZIP_________
Daytime Telephone Number____________________ Email Address_______________________
Date of Birth: Month_____________________ Day_________ Year_______________________
Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) _______________Current Class Rank_______________
Must submit a copy of most recent transcript.
Name of High School attending __________________________School ID #_________________
List any active hobbies, outside interests, school related extra-curricular activities, and any volunteer experiences. Please be as specific as possible.
Are you a member of any military organization? Please explain and be as specific as possible.
Please provide background information and any pertinent facts or stories related to the veteran under which you are eligible for this scholarship.
If awarded, intent of use: School Tuition Books and Academic Materials Campus Housing
Please choose 2 of the following essay topics using a maximum of 250-500 words per essay question. Typed, double spaced, font size 14. These can be emailed or mailed.
*What does it mean to you to be an American and why?
*How do you feel when you see an American flag?
*What do you think when you see an American flag?
Two written references are required: one from a current teacher, coach or school counselor; one from any family member. These can be emailed or mailed to the American Legion address listed above in care of:
Mary E. Price, 765-426-4563 lprice51@hotmail.com
Please note that the submission deadline is April 12, 2024 and there will be no exceptions, thank you. We look forward to receiving your application.
Auxiliary Officers
2023-2024
President: Shellie Dexter
1st Vice: Erin Bumm
2nd Vice: Barb Benjamin
Secretary: Liz Price
Treasurer: Eileen Hession Weiss
Historian: Cindy Lyon
Chaplain: Gayle Biggs
Executive Board: Adele Ferrini, LuAnne Osborn, Alice Robinson
Auxillary meetings start at 6:30PM on the 3rd Monday of every month
Q: I am related to someone who served on active duty during one of the membership eligibilty dates. Can I join the Auxiliary of The American Legion?
A: If your relative who served on active duty during one of the membership eligibility dates and is a member of The American Legion, you may join the American Legion Auxiliary of The American Legion.
However, if the qualifying veteran is deceased you may join the appropriate organization, even if the qualifying veteran was not a member of The American Legion when living.
Contact your local American Legion Auxiliary Unit, complete the application and proudly join the AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY.
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