Veteran Connection
The applicant, a parent or guardian, or a grandparent must be a veteran.
Post 47 Local Scholarship
Supporting Veterans and Their Families Through Education
Charles Earnest Scott American Legion Post 47 offers a local scholarship opportunity for eligible veterans and descendants of veterans who are pursuing education at a college, university, or trade school.
About the Scholarship
The Post 47 Local Scholarship is intended to support students who demonstrate academic effort, leadership potential, initiative, community involvement, and a connection to military service.
Applicants may attend or plan to attend a college, university, or trade school. The Scholarship Committee reviews completed applications and selects recipients without bias based on the full strength of each application.
Basic Eligibility
Academic Standing
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
Enrollment
Applicants must be enrolled or preparing to enroll as full-time students.
Leadership and Initiative
Leadership, extracurricular involvement, initiative, service, and personal achievement are important parts of the selection process.
Scholarships are awarded without restriction based on sex, race, color, disability, religion, or national origin.
Required Application Materials
A complete application must include the following:
Completed Application
The application form must be completed and signed by the applicant.
Career Essay
A 300- to 500-word essay addressing the applicant’s intended career, important influences, and future career goals.
Two References
Two letters from non-family members discussing the applicant’s character, leadership, accomplishments, and community involvement.
Academic Verification
A current transcript or verification from an authorized school official. Unofficial transcripts may be accepted when permitted by the current application.
How Applications Are Evaluated
Academic performance is considered, but the highest grade-point average is not automatically the deciding factor. The Scholarship Committee also carefully considers:
- Leadership responsibilities
- School and community activities
- Academic and athletic accomplishments
- Work experience and internships
- Initiative and career goals
- Strength of references
- Completeness of the application
Scholarship Renewal
The scholarship may be renewable for one additional year when the recipient maintains a minimum 3.0 grade-point average and remains properly enrolled as a full-time student for the next term or session.
Renewal requirements and award amounts are subject to the current scholarship application and approval by the Scholarship Committee.
Application Deadline
Current Deadline Pending
The deadline for the next Post 47 Local Scholarship cycle has not yet been announced.
Applicants should download the current application packet and confirm the deadline before preparing or mailing an application.
Download the Application
Download the current Post 47 Local Scholarship application for the official deadline, award amount, eligibility rules, required materials, and submission instructions.
Please verify the academic year.
Scholarship materials are updated periodically. Confirm that the
application packet is for the current scholarship cycle before
submitting it.
Submit a Completed Application
Unless the current application states otherwise, completed applications and all supporting documents must be mailed together in one package. Applications submitted by email or facsimile may not be accepted.
Mailing Address
Charles Earnest Scott American Legion Post 47
Attention: Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 359
Dodge City, KS 67801
Investing in Future Success
“Education creates opportunities for veterans and their families to develop their talents, pursue meaningful careers, and continue serving their communities.”