The American Legion Auxiliary will award two $1,000 Americanism scholarships to seniors attending Leesburg High School and/or Villages Charter High School in June 2017. Home schooled seniors in a 15-mile radius of Veterans Memorial Post 347 are also encouraged to apply. Applications must be received by mail 3 PM March 1 or delivered in person to Veterans Memorial Post 347 699 W. Lady Lake Attention: Auxiliary Americanism Scholarship 2017 Submissions will not be accepted after 3:30 pm. March 1.

Winners will receive $1,000 toward tuition at college next fall.  Students who volunteer in their community as examples of the Spirit of America, are strongly encouraged to apply.  Please direct all questions to Donna McGlone, Unit 347 Auxiliary Americanism chair (cell) 617-943-5960

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The American Legion Auxiliary awards more than $13.5 million each year in various scholarships across the country to young men and women for meeting their education goals.

Students and parents wishing to learn more about scholarships are encouraged to consult the website

Founded in 1919, the American Legion Auxiliary is the world’s largest patriotic women’s service organization. With a membership of nearly 850,000, local Auxiliary units have a strong presence in more than 9,500 communities nationwide. The Auxiliary’s mission to serve veterans, their families and their communities is carried out through its hundreds of outreach programs delivered by its members, volunteers and National Headquarters.

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