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Robert J. Trace Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by Pennsylvania American Legion

Value: $500
Awards Available: 1
Deadline : May 31, 2023

The Robert J. Trace Scholarship Fund is available to every student 15 to 18 years of age residing within the state of Pennsylvania and meeting the following criteria:

  • A child or grandchild of a Pennsylvania Legionnaire in good standing;
  • A child or grandchild of a deceased Pennsylvania Legionnaire;
  • A child of a Pennsylvania soldier that was killed as a result of the war on terrorism including the Pentagon, Iraq, and  Afghanistan. 

To be eligible a student must compose a 300 to 500-word essay on the topic “Patriotism and Citizenship - What America Means to Me”, and complete an application containing the information of the person through which the eligibility for this scholarship is made. 

Applications have been sent to each American Legion Post and are also available on our website at www.pa-legion.com. The essays will be judged by the members of the Department Finance Committee.

Essays and applications must be sent to the Pennsylvania American Legion at the online address.  One winner will be selected and will receive a $500 scholarship.

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