National Ladies Auxiliary Scholarship

The AMVETS National Ladies Auxiliary Scholarship has been established to recognize and reward need, academic achievement and potential of students; to stimulate recruitment of well-qualified candidates for careers in our society today; and to reflect the interest and involvement of a National Service Organization and its members. Scholarships will be judged and awarded at the National Convention, held during the month of August. A possible total of (2) $1,000 scholarships and up to (5) $750 scholarships may be awarded at that time.

The applicant must be a current member of the AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary or a son/daughter, step son/daughter or grandchild, step grandchild of a current member of the AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary and be in at least his/her second year of undergraduate study at an accredited college or university.

• The applicant must submit an essay with a minimum of 200 words not to exceed 500 words to include past accomplishments, career and educational goals, and objectives for the future.
• Three (3) letters of recommendation (excluding family members) must be signed and dated (within one year of the date of application) by writers, PDF verified signatures are acceptable
• Authorized copy of his/her most current transcript with accumulative grade average and an explanation of the grading system must be received in a sealed envelope
• Copy of Ladies Auxiliary member’s current membership card
• Completed copy of the Application Form
• Signed copy of the Privacy Act Form
• If changing schools a letter of acceptance, on official school letterhead, from an accredited college or university is required.
• Complete Application (make sure the bottom of the application has the current year)

Criteria for judging the elements in the candidate’s dossier will be considered as follows:

NEED: 45% The information on the application form regarding the financial status of the applicant, the family,and the actual need of the applicant

SCHOLARSHIP: 15% Scholastic transcript of semester average for all courses taken in previous semester(s) with anexplanation of the grading system

AIM: 25% The student paper (maximum 500 words; minimum 200 words)

PRESENTATION: 15% Three (3) letters of reference as to student potential in regards to specialized field; must be signed and dated by the writer, PDF verified signatures are acceptable