In accordance with its Americanism Program, the Detachment of Maryland Sons of The American, has established four $2,000.00 Memorial Scholarship Grants to assist youth in furthering their education beyond high school.

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The scholarships shall be offered to young men and women who are:

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• A citizen of the United States of America who appreciates the value of education and is willing to work hard to achieve success; and

• A graduating senior or a high school graduate, by the prescribed application submittal date, who plans to attend an accredited college, university or trade school on a full-time basis; or

• A previous scholarship winner attending college full-time may re-apply (There is no implied guarantee of renewal)

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These scholarships will be awarded with preference given to a recipient in the following order:

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• A Detachment of Maryland, Sons of The American Legion member in good standing.

• A descendant of a deceased or living Department of Maryland, American Legion Legionnaire.

• The son or daughter of a Military person on active duty or of an honorably discharged, separated, or retired U.S. Military veteran.

• A student from the state of Maryland environs.