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Name Scholarship for High School Seniors
Number of Awards 6
Award Value $1,000
Award Type Need-Based Scholarship
Accept Applications Until April 15
Renewable
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Contact Information

Contact American Veterans (AMVETS)
4647 Forbes Boulevard
Lanham, Maryland 20706
Phone (877)726-8387
Fax
Email amvets@amvets.org

Scholarship Description

AMVETS offers the following four-year scholarship. It must be used for full-time study at either an undergraduate college or university or an accredited technical/trade school leading to a certification or degree. $1,000 will be awarded each year for a maximum of four years contingent upon maintaining a 2.0 grade point average or equivalent and showing evidence of enrollment.


Eligibility Requirements:
1. Must be a graduating high school senior entering at the college freshmen level in the upcoming fall semester.
2. Must have a minimum high school grade point average (GPA) of 3.0. (Or documented evidence of extenuating circumstances that caused a lower GPA.)
3. Must be the child or grandchild of a United States veteran.
4. Must be a United States citizen.
5. Must demonstrate academic promise and financial need.
6. Must agree to authorize AMVETS to publicize your scholarship award, if you are selected.