August 10 & 11, 2024

Complete the scholarship application and return to Department Headquarters baseball@wilegion.org or 2930 American Legion Drive, Portage WI 53901 by July 15.

DIAMOND SPORTS SPONSORSHIP

The Department Baseball scholarship winners shall be considered for The American Legion All Academic Team sponsored by Diamond Sports, the official baseball for American Legion national tournaments. Eight players selected by a scholarship

selection committee at The American Legion World Series will receive an additional $2,500 scholarship. A ninth player, selected as the most outstanding member of the All Academic Team, will be awarded an additional $5,000 scholarship. Scholarship recipients will be eligible to receive their scholarships immediately upon graduation from an accredited high school. Scholarship winners must utilize the total award within eight (8) years of their graduation date, excluding active military duty. The scholarship may be used to attend a school selected by the student, provided it is state accredited and above the high school level.

ELIGIBILITY

 Player must:

• Attach a copy of his official high school transcript.
• Have graduated from high school.
• Be on a current roster (American Legion National Baseball Electronic Registration Form) filed with National Headquarters.
• Be part of a team affiliated with an American Legion post.
• Have three letters of testimony attached to application.

Legion Baseball participants may also be eligible for the Schneider Emanuel Scholarship found at the link below. 

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION