How much funding does Boys State Scholarship provide?

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When is the deadline for Boys State Scholarship?

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How often is Boys State Scholarship offered?

Boys State Scholarship runs on an annual cycle.

Boys State Scholarship

American Legion

Foundation Annual Youth Leadership Grants Grants for Education

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Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

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Not eligible: Geographic Scope: Available in 49 states (excludes Hawaii)

Overview

Boys State Scholarship

Overview: American Legion Boys State is among the most respected and selective educational programs of government instruction for high school students. It is a participatory program where each participant becomes a part of the operation of his local, county and state government.

Background: Boys State has been a program of The American Legion since 1935 when it organized to counter the Fascist inspired Young Pioneer Camps. The program was the idea of two Illinois Legionnaires, Hayes Kennedy and Harold Card, who organized the first Boys State at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield.

Program Details:

Participants are exposed to the rights and privileges, the duties and the responsibilities of a franchised citizen

Training is objective and practical with city, county and state governments operated by the students elected to the various offices

Activities include legislative sessions, court proceedings, law enforcement presentations, assemblies, bands, chorus and recreational programs

Currently conducted in 49 Departments of The American Legion (Hawaii does not conduct a program)

As separate corporations, Boys States vary in content and method of procedure, but each adheres to the basic concept of teaching government from the township to the state level

Eligibility: High school juniors are selected by local American Legion Posts to attend the program

Funding: In most cases, expenses associated with attending this program are paid by a sponsoring American Legion Post, a local business or another community-based organization

Geographic Scope: Available in 49 states (excludes Hawaii)

Related Program: The American Legion Auxiliary sponsors a similar program for young ladies called Girls State

What American Legion actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990 filing, 2021

Grants in 2021: 1
Total given: $9,260
Median grant: $9,260

By dollars: Maryland 100%. Top recipient cities: Rockville, MD.

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Donation to the organiztion

$9,260

IRS Form 990 filing, 2021. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

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Boys State Scholarship

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