Thank you for your interest in the Legacy Scholarship!

The American Legion Riders Post 259 Legacy Scholarship is available to graduates of an eligible local high school whose parent(s) enlisted in the armed forces on or after September 11, 2001, and are either on active duty, a veteran or an active first responder.

The monies for our scholarship fund are raised through our yearly Legacy Motorcycle run held in September to honor those that made the ultimate sacrifice for our country and for those who continue to protect our freedoms and to come to the aid of area residents.

We are accepting applications for '24-25 until May 1st, 2025

Eligibility requirements for consideration of the Legacy Scholarship are:

1. 1. 1. Applicant must be a legal child of post-September 11, 2001, active-duty service member, veteran, or active first responder.
      2. Applicant must reside in Otsego, Delaware, or Chenango County.
      3. Applicant must be a high school senior or high school graduate to apply for the scholarship.
      4. Applicant must be considered of good moral character.

Required:

• A copy of the applicant's High School transcript.
  
  
• If parent(s) is/are a veteran please include a copy of their DD-214 form with the application.
  
  
• If parent(s) is/are active first responders please include a letter from their chief officer.

Directions:  

Go to the application and complete it (all applications must be typed). Save the completed application, then email it and additional required documents to  or send in the mail to:
ALR Post 259, ATTN: Legacy Scholarship, 279 Chestnut Street, Oneonta, NY 13820.

This information on this application will be used by the Scholarship Committee only and will be held in strict confidence. Recipients will be requested to attend an ALR meeting to receive the award.