Scholarships

As a member of the American Legion Family, the American Legion Riders support all of the many scholarhips offered by the Legion Family. Each of the scholarships offered have a specific focus and audience, striving to assist the community in areas important to our Family.

Explore the various scholarships found at the hyperlinks below, apply and participate!

American Legion Riders District 8 Scholarship (2025)
Offered to a college bound boy and girl, and to a technical college bound student; who are a son, daughter, step-son, step-daughter, brother, sister, step-brother, step-sister, grandson or granddaughter of a veteran, active duty service member, National Guard or Reserve member; who reside in one of the following Wisconsin Counties: Marathon, Menominee, Portage, Shawano, Waupaca, Waushara, and Wood. Awarded Spring of Senior year of High School.

The American Legion Legacy Scholarship
A favorite charity of the American Legion Riders is the The American Legion Legacy Scholarship.
The Legacy Run motorcycle ride has raised more than $18 million for the scholarship program.
Offered to the children of fallen post-9/11 servicemembers and children of VA-rated, post-9/11 veterans with a combined disability rating of 50 percent or higher.

Wisconsin & National American Legion Scholarships
Browse the scholarships offered by the Wisconsin American Legion and the National American Legion.

Other National American Legion Scholarships
Browse the scholarships offered by the National American Legion.

Wisconsin & National American Legion Auxiliary Scholarships
Browse the scholarships offered by the Wisconsin American Legion Auxiliary and the National American Legion Auxiliary.