American Legion Department of New Jersey Scholarship
Offered by The American Legion, Department of New Jersey · Free to apply
Scholarships for New Jersey seniors (including vo-tech students) who are children or other descendants of a member of the American Legion's New Jersey department. Seven awards from $1,000 to $3,000 are given, judged equally on character, Americanism and community service, leadership, scholarship and financial need. A separate John Casey Scholarship ($1,500) goes to a descendant of a combat-wounded member. The application must be signed by the sponsoring post commander.
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How hard is the American Legion Department of New Jersey Scholarship to win?
A large applicant pool chases this award. Apply if the student is a genuinely strong fit, but build the plan around better-odds awards first. No published applicant or winner counts exist for this award, so Solyo shows no odds figure.
- Odds
- no published selection data
- Paperwork
- ~1 hr to file
What drives the odds here
Odds on a scholarship are mostly a question of how many students can enter. Each rule below changes the size of that field.
- Fewer rivalsOpen only to New Jersey residents
- Fewer rivalsOpen to a single grade level only
How Solyo estimates this: We model the applicant field from how narrow the eligibility rules are, then divide the awards available by that field. Requirements such as essays and recommendation letters improve a serious applicant’s odds, because most browsers never complete them. These are estimates derived from each award's published structure, not reported acceptance rates, which almost no scholarship provider discloses. Treat them as a way to rank where the hours go, not as a guarantee.
Who can apply for the American Legion Department of New Jersey Scholarship?
These are the eligibility rules Solyo verified against the official award page, translated into plain English. Your student must meet each one.
- Must be a resident of New Jersey
- Open to high school seniors
- Must be a natural or adopted descendant of a current member of the American Legion, Department of New Jersey (or of a member at the time of death).
- The John Casey Scholarship requires the Legion member to have been wounded in combat.
- Financial need counts for 20% of the judging.
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Does your student actually qualify?
Not sure your student clears every rule above? Solyo checks 20+ criteria against their real profile: GPA, state, grade level, intended major, and more, across every award in this directory at once.
What the application takes
No essay, recommendation letters, or transcript are required. This is one of the lighter applications in the directory.
Deadline and application cycle
The current deadline is March 15, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around March 15 each year.
- Applications close
- March 15, 2027
Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.
Common questions about the American Legion Department of New Jersey Scholarship
How much is the American Legion Department of New Jersey Scholarship worth?
The American Legion Department of New Jersey Scholarship awards $1,000 to $3,000 (seven awards), plus a $1,500 John Casey award.
When is the American Legion Department of New Jersey Scholarship deadline?
The current deadline is March 15, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around March 15 each year.
Who is eligible for the American Legion Department of New Jersey Scholarship?
Key requirements: Must be a resident of New Jersey; Open to high school seniors.
Does the American Legion Department of New Jersey Scholarship require an essay?
No essay is required. The application is light on requirements.
How hard is it to win the American Legion Department of New Jersey Scholarship?
A large applicant pool chases this award. Apply if the student is a genuinely strong fit, but build the plan around better-odds awards first. No published applicant or winner counts exist for this award, so Solyo shows no odds figure. What is known: open only to New Jersey residents and open to a single grade level only. Plan on about 1 hr of work.
Is the American Legion Department of New Jersey Scholarship free to apply?
Yes. The American Legion Department of New Jersey Scholarship is free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, and Solyo verifies every listed award against its official page.
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