William D. and Jewell Brewer Scholarship
Offered by The American Legion, Department of Michigan · Free to apply
This scholarship offers $500 to Michigan high school seniors and undergraduate students who are direct descendants of qualifying veterans or active-duty service members. Applicants must show financial need, hold at least a 2.5 GPA, and plan to attend an accredited postsecondary school in Fall 2027. Selection is based on academic performance, leadership qualities, and financial circumstances.
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How hard is the William D. and Jewell Brewer 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.
- Estimated odds
- roughly 1 in 200 applicants
- Modelled applicant field
- ~1,000 students
- Awards each cycle
- 5
- Payoff per hour of work
- $2 / hr
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 Michigan residents
- Fewer rivalsAn official transcript is required
- Fewer rivalsRequires at least a 2.5 GPA
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 William D. and Jewell Brewer 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 Michigan
- Open to high school seniors and current college students
- GPA of 2.5 or higher (unweighted)
- Must be a direct descendant (child, step-child, grandchild, or great-grandchild) of an honorably discharged veteran (service dating from Dec. 7, 1941 to present) or active duty service member.
- Must have documented financial need.
- Must not already hold a bachelor's degree.
- Must plan to attend or currently attend a nationally accredited college, university, or trade school in Fall 2027.
- Received by 5:00 p.m. on January 4, 2027 (not postmarked).
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Does your student actually qualify?
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What the application takes
- Transcript required. Request it from the school registrar ahead of the deadline.
Deadline and application cycle
The current deadline is January 4, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around January 4 each year.
- Applications close
- January 4, 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 William D. and Jewell Brewer Scholarship
How much is the William D. and Jewell Brewer Scholarship worth?
The William D. and Jewell Brewer Scholarship awards $500. 5 awards are made each cycle.
When is the William D. and Jewell Brewer Scholarship deadline?
The current deadline is January 4, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around January 4 each year.
Who is eligible for the William D. and Jewell Brewer Scholarship?
Key requirements: Must be a resident of Michigan; Open to high school seniors and current college students; GPA of 2.5 or higher (unweighted).
Does the William D. and Jewell Brewer Scholarship require an essay?
No essay is required. The application does ask for a transcript. Expect to spend about 1.25 hours on it.
How hard is it to win the William D. and Jewell Brewer Scholarship?
Solyo estimates the odds at roughly 1 in 200 applicants, against a modelled field of ~1,000 students. The pool stays that size because open only to Michigan residents and an official transcript is required. At 1.3 hrs of work, that is about $2 of expected value per hour. This is an estimate from award structure, not a published acceptance rate.
Is the William D. and Jewell Brewer Scholarship free to apply?
Yes. The William D. and Jewell Brewer 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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