SCHOLARSHIPS
The Illinois AMVETS have been providing various scholarships since almost their beginnings. Applications are now closed, and will reopen beginning November 1st.
Illinois AMVETS Veterans Scholarship
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Veteran with a permanent Illinois address
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Honorably Discharged
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Enrolled part-time or full-time at a 2 or 4 year college, university, vocational or technical school
Sad Sacks Nursing Scholarship
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2nd year or greater nursing student
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Provide a copy of acceptance letter into an accredited nursing program
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Priority given to the dependent of a deceased or disabled veteran
Ladies Auxiliary Memorial Scholarship
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Be an Illinois High School Senior
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Be a child or grandchild of a veteran of the United States of America who served after 09/15/40 and was Honorably Discharged, or who is presently serving
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Have taken the ACT or SAT
Ladies Auxiliary Worchid Scholarship
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Be an Illinois High School Senior
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Be a child of a deceased father or mother who was a veteran of the United States of America who served after 09/15/40 and was Honorably Discharged. They need not be KIA or have died as a result of service-connected disability.
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Have taken the ACT or SAT
Freedom's Foundation - Due 9/1/22
Since 1987, AMVETS has offered this unique educational experience at the Freedoms Foundation in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, to give young people a better appreciation of their freedoms granted by the United States Constitution. The Illinois AMVETS Service Foundation annually selects high school students to attend this event representing Illinois AMVETS and its members. Students must be at least 15 years of age and a sophomore or junior grade level at the start of the 2022-2023 school year. Seniors may not apply. Cost of flight, registration fees are paid for by the Illinois AMVETS Service Foundation.
This is a four day conference held November 3-6, 2022, centering on topics such as freedom, civil rights and civic responsibilities, citizenship, public policy, self-development, and leadership, entrepreneurship and salient aspects of American history. Programs allow students to explore within themselves their interpersonal characteristics and leadership potential through leadership skills workshops, group skills activities, and discussions with fellow participants. Programs are designed to provide an opportunity for students to participate in discussions with authoritative and articulate representatives from government, industry, and the academic community.