Samsung Scholarship Information
Worldwide electronics leader Samsung endowed a scholarship fund of $5 million to be administered by The American Legion in 1996. Meant to show appreciation for U.S. veterans who came to Korea’s aid during its struggle against communist forces in the Korean War, the Samsung American Legion Scholarship Program established a series of scholarships derived from interest and other income from the principal amount. In 2017 there were ten $10,000 scholarships, ten $5,000 scholarships and the remaining finalists each received $1250 scholarships. To date, the Samsung American Legion Scholarship has awarded more than $5.5 million to approximately 2,069 applicants.
Eligibility
Scholarship applications are restricted to high school juniors who attend the current session of either The American Legion Boys State or Auxiliary Girls State program and are a direct descendant – i.e. child, grandchild, great grandchild, etc. – or a legally adopted child of a wartime veteran who served on active duty during at least one of the periods of war officially designated as eligibility dates for American Legion membership.
- World War I – Apr. 6, 1917 – Nov. 11, 1918
- Dec. 7, 1941 – Present
Samsung scholarships are for undergraduate study only and may be used for tuition, books, fees, and room and board. Winners are selected according to academic record, involvement in school and community activities, community service and financial need. Applicants who are direct descendants of Korean War veterans will receive special consideration.
Deadline
Applications are due no later than arrival at Evergreen Boys State. All applications must be submitted using the online application system by this time. Please do not bring any paper documents as they cannot be accepted by our staff.
COMPLETE THE SAMSUNG SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION HERE
Frequently asked questions about the Samsung Scholarship process
