The Pennsylvania American Legion is taking entries for its annual essay contest. Winners will receive $3,500, $3,000, or $2,500 scholarships for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.

The contest is open to students in two categories: grades 6-8 and 9-12. Students can be from public, private, parochial, cyber, charter, or home schooled.

Students must submit their essay by mail or hand delivery to their local American Legion post by Jan 8, 2025 for those in grades 9-12 and February 5th for those in grades 6-8. Complete rules and regulations are available at here.

The Legion also hosts an oratorical contest with scholarships offering $7,500, $5,000, and $4,000 for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. That contest is only open to those in grades 9-12.