Mary Ann K. Murtha Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must be children, grandchildren or great-grandchildren of Armed Forces veterans who served during World War I, World War II, the Korean Conflict, the Vietnam War, Grenada/Lebanon, Panama, the Persian Gulf and War on Terrorism. Students must be high school seniors, U.S. citizens and New York State residents.

How to Apply

Apply directly through American Legion Auxiliary, Department of New York's official application . Review the eligibility requirements above first, and give yourself time before the March 1, 2027 deadline.

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