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.
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 2023.
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
High School Juniors interested in Law, Politics, Law Enforcement, Government or just being an informed citizen. Download and complete the application below.
Contact us 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.
Samsung endowed a scholarship fund meant to show appreciation for U.S. veterans who came to Korea's aid during its struggle against communist forces in the Korean War. Participants in Boys and Girls State may apply. More information can be found at https://www.legion.org/boysnation/about and https://www.legion-aux.org/ala-girls-state
Is for Florida high school students of good moral character that possess a desire to learn more about law enforcement as a profession. Students will spend a week in June at the Florida Highway Patrol Academy in Havana, Florida.
Local contact is
Laurel Ross laureleross@gmail.com / 407-227-5340
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.
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
Laurel Ross laureleross@gmail.com / 407-227-5340
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
Stephen Cramer kettle4972@gmail.com / 407-252-8965
Captain James Ahn died in 2015 during a parachute training operation while participating with his Special Forces unit in Washington State. In James’ honor, an annual scholarship of $1,000 is awarded to a Special Forces Veteran working towards the completion of a higher education degree.
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