American Legion Post #70 Scholarship Grant

The American Legion Post #70 Scholarship, managed by the Beckley Area Foundation, offers financial support to African American graduates from Raleigh County high schools in West Virginia. This merit- and need-based scholarship aims to assist students pursuing post-secondary education at community colleges or four-year institutions. Preference is given to descendants of American Legion Post #70 members, honoring the legacy of African American veterans while promoting higher education opportunities in the region.

Beckley Area Foundation
The Beckley Area Foundation (BAF) is a community foundation dedicated to inspiring and facilitating charitable giving that advances and strengthens communities across southern West Virginia. Founded in 1985, the Foundation connects donors, nonprofits, and community partners to support local needs through grants, scholarships, and philanthropic initiatives. Its funding priorities include education and scholarships, health and human services, public recreation, the arts, environmental initiatives, animal welfare, and community improvement projects that address local needs and promote sustainable community development.
The American Legion Post #70 Scholarship provides merit- and need-based financial assistance to African American graduates of Raleigh County high schools in West Virginia who plan to pursue post-secondary education at a community college or four-year institution. Preference is given to applicants who are descendants of members of American Legion Post #70. The scholarship was established through an endowment honoring the legacy of Post #70, an organization of African American veterans in the Raleigh County area, and supports students seeking higher education opportunities.