There are many programs available for you to take advantage of. Your Oviedo Post offers assistance in helping you navigate thru the processes of American Legion National, State and Local level opportunities. Click on the links below to learn more about each program.
High School Juniors interested in Law, Politics, Law Enforcement or Government.
January - February applications & interviews
Contact us now for more information and assistance!
A week long experience on the Florida State University campus and the state of Florida's Capitol Complex paid for by the American Legion. Download the Boys State application at the bottom of this page.
For Florida High School Seniors who are direct descendants of US Veterans whose parents are Florida residents.
Local contact is
Laurel Ross laureleross@gmail.com / 407-227-5340
All High School aged students interested in learning and speaking about the US Constitution while developing leadership qualities, the ability to think and speak clearly, and competing.
Now! Contact us to help you get started. Post level competition is January 30, 2021.
Open to all Florida resident High School students who have earned the Eagle award, religious emblem and are the son or grandson of a Legion member (OR have a parent that is eligible to join the American Legion).
Local contact is
Richard Otto otto146@cfl.rr.com / 407-920-1993
If your parent is a post-9/11 veteran who died on active duty, or has a combined VA disability rating of 50 percent or greater, online application window open November 15 - April 15.
Awards may be used for Undergraduate and Graduate studies and recipients may reapply for additional annual awards up to six times.
If you are already enrolled in an accredited Florida Medical School/Program and a US Citizen or permanent Florida resident, apply now! Window is open until the end of March.
Local contact is
Peter Gregory pjgreg1@earthlink.net / 407-951-4630
Special Forces Veteran who is working towards the completion of a higher education degree.
Applicants must complete the application in full by June 1, 2021.
Boys State 2021 Application (pdf)
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