American Legion Post #43
PO Box 4 Naperville, Illinois 60566


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alemblem.jpg AMERICAN LEGION POST #43             
              P.O. BOX 4            
                           NAPERVILLE, IL 60566  
        
2009  SCHOLARSHIP AWARD    
Purpose American Legion Post 43, Naperville, in order to assist a deserving young man or woman pursue their education after high school, will award a graduate of the class of 2009 from an accredited Illinois high school the sum of $1500.00, to be applied to the cost of continuing education at any technical school or degree granting college or university within the United States. 
Eligibility 
·         Resident of Illinois who is currently a senior in high school, or has graduated and…
·         Is either the child, stepchild, grandchild of a member of Naperville American Legion Post 43,
               or currently a member of Boy Scout Troop 106, or The Ghostriders Sea Cadet VF-142
              Squadron, was an Oratorical Contest participant or attended Illinois Boys/Girls State under the
              sponsorship of Naperville American Legion Post 43. 
Selection Criteria  
·         Academic achievement (GPA: high school transcript required)
·         Leadership and participation in school and/or community activities
·         Honors,
·         Work experience,
·         Student essay describing educational, career and life goals and your plan for achieving them.
              The essay shall be the original work of the student.  Any other material must be footnoted.  The
               essay shall not be longer than three typed pages, and will be formatted with one inch margins,
               1.5 line spacing and 12 point font.  
Applying for the Award 
Send all required material and supporting documentation to American Legion Post #43, P.O. Box 4, Naperville, IL 60566, Attention: Scholarship Committee. 
Applications must be postmarked by April4, 2009. 
The decision of the Scholarship Committee Judges final and all applicants will receive written notification that a decision has been reached. The winner will be notified by phone and presentation of this award will take place on the evening of April 18, 2009 at the American Legion Dinner and Social.