All you need to know about Legacy Scholarships

Going to college is the first step to higher education. Scholarships can be the best option for higher education or a degree. There are many types of scholarships depending on the financial need, merits, and age of the student. Let’s find out what legacy scholarships are and their requirements.

What is a legacy scholarship?

A scholarship simply for being related to an alumnus is too good to be true. These are genuine financial awards known as legacy scholarships.

You might be eligible for a legacy scholarship if your parents, grandparents, or relatives went to the same college you are applying to. First, determine if the schools your family attended suit you. If the programs sound exciting and you believe the institution would be a good fit, it’s time to see if the school offers a legacy scholarship.

What are the requirements for a legacy scholarship?

Prospective students must determine whether they are eligible for these awards. The following are some standard legacy scholarship requirements.

Immediate family alumni

Some schools will only give legacy scholarships to students whose parents went to the school. However, this is not always the case. Other colleges will accept your application if you have an aunt, uncle, stepparent, grandparent, or other relatives who attended the school.

Active alum participation

To be eligible for an award, your parent or grandparent must be an active member of your chosen college’s alum association. For example, the legacy scholarship at Ball State University in Indiana requires your parent, guardian, or grandparent to be an active member of the school’s alum organization.

Grades

Some colleges require legacy scholarship recipients to have a specific GPA or academic credentials.

Residency

For a legacy scholarship, you may need to meet residency requirements. For example, students attending the University of Arkansas are only eligible for a legacy scholarship if they are out of state.

Financial need

Like some other scholarships, specific schools, such as the University of Virginia, may prefer students who demonstrate financial assistance.

Full-time or first-year students

Double-check the requirements if you are not a full-time or transfer student. Some schools may require you to take a full course or be a first-year student to apply for a legacy award.

Legacy scholarships

Below is a list of some of the legacy scholarships. Take a look to understand if any of them can benefit you.

AICPA Foundation Two-Year Transfer Scholarship

Application deadline- 3rd January 2023

Amount- $5,000

This scholarship provides financial assistance to students transferring from a two-year college to a four-year institution in accounting or a related field. Students who wish to be considered for multiple AICPA Legacy Scholarship awards must submit only one application. Applicants will be evaluated for all awards for which they are eligible. 

Applicants must be planning to enroll in a four-year college or university for the upcoming school year to be eligible for the scholarship. They must have a 3.0 GPA overall, be a US citizen or permanent resident, and demonstrate financial need. 

American Legion Legacy Scholarship

Application deadline- 4/15/2023

Amount- Varies

The American Legion Legacy Scholarship is a need-based scholarship designed to fill a financial gap after an eligible applicant has exhausted all federal and state educational grants/scholarships. 

Applicants must be the children of U.S. military members who died on active duty on or after September 11, 2001, or the children of post-9/11 veterans who have been assigned a combined disability rating of 50% or higher by the Department of Veterans Affairs. 

ASID Legacy Scholarship for Graduate Students

Application deadline- 4/20/2023

Amount- $4,000

This scholarship is available to students who have enrollment or acceptance to a graduate-level interior design program at an accredited university. The scholarship will be based on academic achievement, creative achievement, and a personal statement.

Applicants must submit an essay on the following topic, ‘How will you embrace and advance the professional trend to positively impact health and well-being in your anticipated area of design practice?’

Colorado Christian University Legacy Scholarship

Application deadline- 5/1/2023

Amount- $5,000

An applicant for the Colorado Christian University Legacy Scholarship must be the child of a CCU graduate or a CCU heritage institution graduate, the child of a current CCU student, the sibling of a CCU graduate or a CCU heritage institution graduate, or the sibling of a current CCU student. The Legacy Scholarship is available to both first-year students and transfer students.

Federal Resources Warrior’s Legacy Scholarship Fund

Application deadline- 5/31/2023

Amount- $5,000

This scholarship is for graduating seniors and full-time students in the United States currently enrolled in an accredited technical school, college, or university. Applicants must include proof of identification with their applications. These include proof of service to verify their parent’s or guardian’s service in law enforcement, emergency medical services, or the armed forces (active duty, retired, volunteer, etc.). 

Applicants must also provide proof of enrollment at their academic institution to confirm their full-time undergraduate status (acceptance letters can fulfill this requirement). To verify that your GPA is 3.0 or higher, you must provide proof of GPA in the form of a transcript. Finally, applicants must write a 500-word essay in which they share their story and respond to an essay question.

Key takeaways

• Scholarships help students to receive higher education if there are specific factors that act as hindrances. These factors can be financial issues, socioeconomic condition of the student and the country they belong to, age, merit, and more.
• You can be eligible for a legacy scholarship if your parents, grandparents, or in some cases, relatives have been to the same college or university.
• Legacy scholarships can have various requirements regarding grades, finance, residence, and more.

Did you find this blog helpful? If so, please share your thoughts in the comments section below. Click here to contact us for more information on legacy scholarships. We would be delighted to assist you with your queries.

Liked this blog? Read next: Chevening Scholarship | 9 Important things you need to know!

FAQs

Q1. What is the legacy scholarship at LSU (Louisiana State University)?

Answer- The LA Tiger Legacy program will award an annual scholarship of

•  $500 scholarship to first-year students with a 24-25 ACT or SAT equivalent.
•  $750 scholarship to first-year students with a 26-27 ACT or SAT equivalent.
•  $1,000 scholarship to first-year students with a 28 or higher ACT or SAT equivalent.

Q2. What qualifies as a Harvard legacy?

Answer- Other relatives such as siblings, aunts, uncles, and grandparents are not legacy unless one or both parents are alumni of Harvard (or Radcliffe).

Q3. Does Penn State offer a lot of financial assistance?

Answer- More than 68 percent of Penn State students receive financial assistance