The purpose of the Minnesota American Legion Memorial Scholarship is to provide financial assistance to students to further their education in any Minnesota university, college, vocational school, or other accredited institutions of higher education, or in states with a Minnesota reciprocity agreement. Applicants shall be a legal descendent of a Veteran member of the American Legion; and/or a legal descendent of an American Legion Auxiliary member. Applicants shall be a high school graduate upon receipt of the scholarship, and must meet the academic standards of the school they will be attending. Applicants must have a good record of school and community citizenship, indicate their loyalty to their country, and show the qualities of initiative and desire to pursue an education beyond high school. The scholarship award is for one year only, but applications may be made for aid in succeeding years, should no applications be received for the first year studies. Applicants must submit at least two letters of recommendation. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.