The Samsung Group, in recognition of the sacrifice and commitment of United States servicemen and women who served during the Korean War to maintain the security of the Korean peninsula, is pleased to work with America's largest veteran's organization, The American Legion, to offer an educational opportunity to the descendants of veterans who have served so honorably.
Samsung has endowed a scholarship fund of $5,000,000 to be administered by
The American Legion. The Samsung American Legion Scholarship Program
will establish a series of scholarships for undergraduate study at an
accredited United States college or university. The recipients of these
scholarships will be known as "Samsung American Legion Scholars".
Eligibility -- Recipients must be a direct descendant of a U.S. veteran who served honorably during eligible wartime periods. Direct descendant is defined as "direct lineage i.e. child, grandchild, great-grandchild, etc. and legally adopted children."
If you are a direct descendant of a U.S. wartime veteran and are selected to attend Tar Heel Girls State, you are eligible to apply for this generous scholarship. To obtain an application for the Samsung American Legion Scholarship, click here. Look under "Programs" just to the right of the Legion Emblem and "Scholarships" in the drop down box-that will take you to the page describing the scholarship with links to the application. Each application needs to be accompanied by a copy of the DD-214 (Discharge paper), government document or any piece showing discharge. If you do not have one, you will need to order one from your County Veterans Service Officer because it will take several months to get it.
The application, along with the other required documents, should be submitted to the appropriate Girls State staff member upon your arrival at Girls State on Sunday. NO LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
The student must attend an accredited U.S. college or university. The scholarship is for undergraduate study only and may be used for tuition, books, fees and room and board (university housing or its equivalent).If you would like more information on how you can become a participant in this year's session, please contact us via e-mail or US Mail.
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