Application deadline is Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Lindsborg American Legion scholarships are open to any current USD 400 high school senior (to include SVVCS), a home-schooled senior within the geographical boundaries of USD 400, or any senior who has enlisted into the U.S. military. Each applicant must be a student in good standing and have/had a relative that honorably serves/served in any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States of America; this includes parents, grandparents, great-grandparents, siblings or aunts and uncles.

Students awarded the scholarship may use it at any institute of higher learning to include vocational (trade) school. Applicants will be required to submit an original 500-word essay on the topic of "What Freedom Means to Me" along with the information completed below. Essays need to be emailed in pdf format to legionpost140@gmail.com to be considered.

There are (3) scholarships available for the 2026-2027 school year.
Legionnaire Scholarship: $2500
Sons of the American Legion Scholarship: $2000
American Legion Riders Scholarship: $2500

Awardees will be notified no later than April 3, 2026, and will be required to attend the Senior Banquet on Sunday May 3, 2026 to receive recognition and payment.

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