Description
Scholarships available for Veterans and Family Members pursuing higher education from Illinois
Details
- -Must submit a 1,000-word essay on "What My Education Will Do for Me."
-Selection is based on that essay (25%) character and leadership (25%), scholarship (25%), and financial need (25%)
Requirements & Eligibility
-Veterans who served during designated periods of wartime and their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren
-Must be currently enrolled at a college or university in any state and studying any field except nursing
-Residents of Illinois or members of the American Legion Family, Department of Illinois
Limitations
-1 year
-Mail Applications to:
Department of Illinois, 2720 East Lincoln Street, P.O. Box 1426, Bloomington, IL 61702-1426