Junior Activities

1. Most Juniors are eligible for this scholarship, so they may be personally impacted by their fundraising efforts. The National President's scholarships are awarded to children of veterans who served during The American Legions eligibility dates. Fifteen students will be awarded a total of $30,000 each year. The applicant must complete 50 hours of community service during his/her high school years to be eligible. 

2. There is the Junior Activities Patch Program where raising money for the National Presidents Scholarship earns Junior Members a Special Patch. Help get the word out to all our Junior members! Any Junior can earn this patch if she raises at least $5 for each year she is old. For example, a 15-year-old would raise a minimum of 15 x $5 = $75. We hope every Junior will be involved in some activity to raise money for scholarships, which are funded by the Educating Children of Warriors Fund.       Donations for this scholarship can be raised a variety of ways. Juniors can solicit donations from family, friends, Legion Family members or contribute themselves. Fundraising activities can be coordinated, such as bake sales or other sales, etc.  Funds can be raised individually or as a group, but each Junior receiving this patch needs to have raised the required minimum funds for their age. 

3. Promote the National Presidents Scholarship peer-to-peer, by raising awareness of the rules and application process in schools, communities and on military bases. The goal is for the youth of our organization to be involved and aware of the scholarship project.