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Youth Programs and Scholarships

The American Legion believes that the more knowledge our youth gain, the better citizens they will become. That is why the American Legion is so committed to education. Investing in the education of our youth is investing in the future of our country. The American Legion supports a number of scholarship and sport programs that benefit youth in Alexandria. We often hear about the difference American Legion scholarships and opportunities make in young persons’ lives by providing unimagined experiences and expanding their horizons

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American Legion Legacy Scholarships

 

Legacy scholarships are needs-based scholarships that provide up to $20,000 aid annually for undergraduate or post-graduate college.
 

Eligibility:

Children of U.S. military members who died while on active duty on or after Sept. 11, 2001, and children of post-9/11 veterans assigned a combined disability rating of 50% or greater by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Applicants must be high school seniors or high school graduates. Award recipients may re-apply annually up to 6 times. The application deadline is April 15. Additional information: https://www.legion.org/scholarships/legacy.

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Kengla Foundation Scholarships

Kengla is a foundation, managed by Post 24, which provides need based educational scholarships to students who reside in the city of Alexandria.


Scholarships:

  • $2,000 per year to qualified seniors attending Alexandria high schools who are entering college degree programs in science, mathematics, or engineering. Renewable up to four years as long as student attends college full-time and maintains a 3.0 average.
  • $1,500 per year to qualified nursing students at Northern Virginia Community College.

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Virginia Boys' and Girls' State Programs

Virginia Boys and Girls State are week-long programs focused on governmental affairs held at a university. Participants must have completed their junior year of high school and have at least one semester of high school remaining to participate. Candidates for Virginia Boys/Girls State are selected through an interview process conducted by Post 24 (Boys State) and Unit 24 Auxiliary (Girls State). Candidates are evaluated based on their leadership abilities, interest in government, service to others, and academics.

Boys State is held at Radford Universit. More information is available at http://www.vaboysstate.org


Girls State is held at Longwood University. More information is available at http://www.vagirlsstate.org

SCHOLARSHIPS:

Participates are eligible to apply for multiple separate scholarships and select university/college scholarships. Please contact legionprograms24@outlook.com to apply.

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Oratorical Contest

The American Legion Oratorical Contest is a speech contest on the topic of the U.S. Constitution, with emphasis on citizens’ duties and obligations.  


Since 1938, the contest has developed knowledge and appreciation for the U.S. Constitution among high school students. The competition includes two parts: one prepared speech that is 8 to 10 minutes-long, and another that is 3 to 5 minutes-long on a topic drawn by the judges. 


Eligibility:

Open to students in 9th through 12th grades.


Awards:

Post, District, Regional, and National awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places


How to Apply:

Please download and complete the Application, and email it to Post 24 at VApost24Oratorical@gmail.com

(NOTE: Do not fill out application in web browser. Save file to your PC to fill out. If you have trouble entering data into the PDF version of the application, please use the MS Word Version.)


**NEW** Extended Application Deadline: November 1, 2021 


SAVE THE DATE:

Oratorical Speech Contest Date for Alexandria Post 24:

January 9, 2022

APPLICATION
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Junior Shooting Program

Post 24 sponsors the West Potomac Rifle High School Rifle team with funding, coaches, and scholarships. To learn more about their team or contact a coach, please visit their website: http://www.westpotomacrifle.com 


The West Potomac Rifle team competes in the Potomac High School Rifle League, an association of high school rifle teams in the Washington Metro area. The team is open to all high school students, and team members have opportunities to complete in air rifle matches throughout the local area and at the State and National levels. 


Air Rifle is a varsity Winter Sport at West Potomac High School, with the season running from October to the end of March. While training for each season begins in October, there are competitive opportunities are available for individual rifle team members year-round. 

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American Legion Baseball

 Since 1925, The American Legion has sponsored a nationwide youth baseball program. During these past seven decades, millions of young players have enjoyed playing baseball. The American Legion and their 2.8 million members have raised millions of dollars each year for players to learn the importance of teamwork, discipline, leadership and good sportsmanship. The American Legion sponsors American Legion Baseball to give players an opportunity to develop their skills, personal fitness, leadership qualities and to have fun.


American Legion Code of Sportsmanship I will: Keep the Rules; Keep Faith with my teammates; Keep my temper; Keep myself fit; Keep a stout heart in defeat; Keep my pride under in victory; Keep a sound soul; A clean mind; And a healthy body


For information on trying out for the Post 24 Baseball team, contact Coach Glassman at (703) 209-0758 or email glassmanj@verizon.net

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Junior ROTC Youth Cadet Law Enforcement Program

The American Legion Youth Cadet Law Enforcement Program introduces youth to law enforcement principles, discipline, ethics, physical fitness, and teamwork. Male and female students selected from Alexandria have the opportunity to participate in a six-day, first-hand, world class law enforcement experience during early summer at the Virginia State Police Academy. Program details: https://www.legion.org/juniorlaw. If you will be a rising senior next summer, please contact Mike Mixon at post24hssp@gmail.com to apply.

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