The American Legion South Houston Post 490, 11702 Old Galveston Road, Houston, Texas 77034
Club Room & Food Orders: (281) 481-5686 Office: (281) 481-1179 Fax: (281) 481-0257
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Children & Youth
Through our Annual Golf Tournament we sponsor elementary schools in the South Houston
community and give school awards to elementary, middle, and high school students throughout the
area. We sponsor boys to Boys State, conduct Oratorical Contests, and award annual scholarships
to Post members and their dependents.
Scholarship Information
The 2019 American Legion South Houston Post 490 Annual Scholarship Program Application
In order to assist with the costs of continuing education, South Houston American Legion Post 490 is offering scholarships to eligible individuals that meet the
following criteria:
1) The applicant must be a member of South Houston American Legion Post or directly related to a current member in good standing.
2) The applicant must be able to provide evidence of current enrollment or acceptance in an institute of higher education (College or Technical School)
3) The applicant must provide a fully filled out official application (this form) and submit with resume and essay (as described in the application), to South
Houston American Legion Post 490 postmarked or delivered by April 15. Attention: Americanism or Scholarship Committee.
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The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 490 Scholarship Program
Click the link above for more information on Auxiliary Scholarship programs and applications.
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The American Legion State Boys Scholarship Program
State Boys Application on:
American Legion Boys State is designed to bring out the best in America's future leaders. Attendees are selected because they are the best representatives of both their
schools and their communities.
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The American Legion Auxiliary State Girls Scholarship Program
https://www.alatexas.org/programs-scholarships/scholarships
Gift Scholarships of $500 each will be given, based on contributions received from Units. Final determination shall be vested in the Education Chairman and her
Committee. Recipients will be announced at the annual State Convention and checks will be mailed to the college or university the applicant will be attending.
Additional applications and information may be obtained from the American Legion Auxiliary Unit in the community where the applicant resides.
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The American Legion National Scholarship Programs
There are several more scholarship programs available, please follow the link below for more.
https://www.legion.org/scholarships