Coudret Trust Scholarship

Original Requirements

• Must be children, grandchildren, or great-grandchildren of American Legionnaires in good standing of two or more consecutive years’ membership.
• Step children of living Legionnaires may apply if their parent is currently married to the Legion member.
• Children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren of deceased Legionnaires are also eligible.
• Applicant or eligible Legionnaire must be a resident of Arkansas.
• Must have received a high school diploma or the equivalent by the time this scholarship will be awarded or be a graduate of a two-year college from an Arkansas Institution.
• The Scholarship Application must be submitted by the student and endorsed by his or her parent or legal guardian.
• Applicants must provide: One character reference in business letter format from an official of the student’s school, one letter of endorsement from an American Legion officer (local preferred), and one from an unrelated person belonging to none of the above.
• A certified copy of the student’s transcript.
• A declaration of support for the Preamble to the Constitution of The American Legion, as printed on the application.
• A Drug-Free Pledge is required as printed on the application.
• One photograph (approx 3x5) and written authorization to use it. The photograph will be used for press releases.
• On a separate sheet of paper, using an essay format, provide a brief autobiography, career goals, and why you are the most qualified to receive this scholarship.