Scholarships

    Samsung Scholarship | Betty Turner Scholarship | American Legion Auxiliary Scholarships

Many students need some type of financial assistance when pursuing a higher education. If eligible, Girls State citizens have the opportunity to receive financial assistance through the Samsung American Legion Scholarship. 

This scholarship will be awarded to qualified students who are descendants of United States wartime veterans. Selection criteria include academic record, community involvement, school activities and financial need.

Various other college scholarships are offered through the American Legion Auxiliary. Click here for a list of scholarships offered by the American Legion Auxiliary. Check with your local American Legion Auxiliary Unit to see what scholarships are available in your area. 

Georgia Girls State participants are eligible to apply for the Betty Turner Georgia Girls State Scholarship. Two scholarships will be awarded at the June Convention of the American Legion Auxiliary, Department of Georgia. 

Samsung American Legion Scholarship                        back to top

ELIGIBILITY: High School Juniors who participate in and complete either an American Legion Boys State or American Legion Auxiliary Girls State program and be a direct descendant, i.e. child, grandchild, great-grandchild, etc. or a legally adopted child, of a U.S. veteran who served during a period of war.

Periods of war include:
World War I - Apr. 6, 1917 - Nov. 11, 1918
World War II - Dec. 7, 1941 - Dec. 31, 1946
Korean War - June 25, 1950 - Jan. 31, 1955
Vietnam War - Feb. 28, 1961 - May 7, 1975
Lebanon/Grenada - Aug. 24, 1982 - Jul. 31, 1984
Panama - Dec. 20, 1989 - Jan. 31, 1990
Persian Gulf War - Aug. 2, 1990 - Until Cessation of Hostilities

If you meet the eligibility requirements you can access the 2008 scholarship application by clicking here. Click here for info on establishing a veteran.

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RULES: 

1. Applicants must have successfully completed the current session of Georgia Girls State.

2. The scholarships must be used within 18 months of the date the winners receive notification from Department Auxiliary Headquarters that they have been awarded the scholarships.