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Scholarships & AwardsThe American Legion, Department of Indiana runs several state-wide initiatives that benefit our youth through patriotic, educational, scholarship-based programs.
We also honor our state's civil servants, and hometown heroes. Annually, posts across Indiana individually nominate those community servants that stand out in their respective fields; law enforcement, firefighters, emergency medical services, educators and military service members. Department winners are honored annually during the Department Annual Convention. |
National Employer of the Year Awards
L3 Communications was awarded the Medium-sized Employer of the Year Award during The American Legion 96th National Convention. (Photo by Tom Strattman)
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The first American Legion Veterans Employment and Education Commission Award was established in 1947, and recognized individuals across the country who had established outstanding records in the employment and retention of workers with disabilities. Since that time, categories were added to the current nine award programs.
The awards, presented by The American Legion’s National Veterans Employment & Education Commission, are given to businesses across the country that have established outstanding records in employing and retaining veterans, workers with disabilities and older members of the work force. To be eligible for an Employer of the Year Award, nominees must be a private-sector business operating for at least five years, cannot restrict its employment to veterans-only, and must have at least 10 percent of its work force made up of veterans. |
Honor Your Local Heroes
The American Legion Department of Indiana recognizes and appreciates our Hoosier law enforcement, firefighters, EMS, educators, and local businesses that provide understanding and unwavering support to veterans both active and retired.
Their service to our communities and state is what makes Indiana great. Posts and districts can nominate these special individuals to be recognized by the Department of Indiana at the annual Department Convention. Find nomination forms and instructions below for each category and show Indiana that we truly appreciate their service to our community. Nomination Packets
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Department of Indiana Cmdr. Larry Lowry presents the National Guard Military Person of the Year Award to Staff Sgt. William Bates of the Indiana National Guard at The American Legion, 98th Annual Department Convention in Indianapolis on July 9, 2016.
Sergeant Bates is currently an Active Guard and Reserve Soldier, AGR, administrative noncommissioned officer with the Indiana Army National Guard’s Battery B, 1st Battalion, 163rd Field Artillery Regiment. He said he felt compelled to join the military immediately after the Sept. 11, 2001 attack to serve something more than himself.
Since enlisting, Sergeant Bates has deployed to Iraq twice, 2003 to 2004 in Southern Iraq and 2007 to 2008 to Northern Iraq. He performed in many combat roles during those deployments from forward observing to convoy security. He is a member of Warrick Post 200 in Boonville, Ind. in the 8th District.
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Scholarships Opportunities for Hoosier Families
American Legion Family ScholarshipEligibility for The American Legion Family Scholarship is open to the children and grandchildren of current paid members of The American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, and the Sons of The American Legion; and the children and grandchildren of members who are deceased and who, at the time of death, were current paid members of the above organizations.
American Legion Legacy ScholarshipSince the inception of The American Legion Legacy Scholarship in 2001 following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, The American Legion has offered its support to the children of fallen post-9/11 servicemembers through this scholarship. Beginning with the 2017 award year, The American Legion expanded the scholarship to include children of VA-rated, post-9/11 veterans with a disability of 50 percent or higher. Our organization remains committed to honoring the memory and service of our fallen and disabled comrades by ensuring their children are afforded the best possible educational opportunities.
American Legion Baseball ScholarshipIn 2014, The American Legion awarded $16,500 in scholarships to deserving players. Each Department Baseball Committee may select a player from their Department to receive this scholarship. The American Legion will award several scholarships this year depending on the number of applicants and interest earned from the trust fund. For more information email baseball@legion.org
Americanism and Government Test ProgramsThis program provides students with the opportunity to receive recognition and scholarship awards by testing their knowledge of current events, Indiana and United States Government and History, and display of the United States Flag. Students study on their own and American Legion members work with school administrators to bring the testing into the schools during the month of November. Modifications may be made for home school students.
Eagle Scout of the YearDistrict winners receive a $200 scholarship. The department level winner receives a $1,000 scholarship. National headquarters honors the Eagle Scout of the Year at the annual national convention with a $10,000 scholarship. The three runners-up get $2,500.
Girl Scout of the Year Scholarship$1,000 scholarship and trip to the Department of Indiana Convention to receive award. Each District winner will receive a $200 scholarship.
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Members of Bluffton, Ind., Grover Sheets Post 111, and members of the community there including law enforcement, emergency services and Mayor Ted Ellis, attend The American Legion 97th Birthday ceremonies held there, Saturday March 12.
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