Travis L. Williams Post 65
2025 Scholarship Application
The Travis L. Williams American Legion Post 65 of Phoenix, Arizona, provides services and support to residents of Phoenix and surrounding communities and particularly those residing in the zip code areas 85040, 85041 and 85042.
The Scholarship Committee of Travis L. Williams Post 65 believes that the pursuit of education is the gateway to open opportunities for increased employability and earning potential and acts as a foundation for a productive life. Education is an investment that will never depreciate.
On behalf of the men and women of Travis L. Williams Post 65, we extend to interested students an opportunity to apply for the 2025 Travis L. Williams Scholarship. Additionally, Post 65 pledges our commitment to assist selected applicants who plan to pursue or continue their pursuit of higher education at an accredited college, university, trade or vocational school.
In previous years, we have been able to award at least 3 applicants with scholarships in the amount of $1,500 each!
Applicant may be an eligible graduating high school Senior/GED recipient during the 2023-2024 school year who will be attending post-secondary or vocational/trade school in 2024 with a minimum GPA of 2.5 OR applicant may be a student already enrolled in post-secondary school or vocational/trade school with a minimum GPA of 2.5.
Essay Topics:
Write a 500-word essay (typewritten) on one of the following topics:
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What impact have Black veterans made in war and/or peacetime? Why is it necessary to pass this legacy on to future generations?
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Provide examples of the historically significant contributions of the Travis L. Williams American Legion Post 65 to the community.
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The Medal of Honor and the Congressional Gold Medal are very prestigious awards. Please provide a brief narrative regarding a Black American who received one of these honors and what can be learned from his/her life, efforts, and commitment to duty.
Recommendation Letters:
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A letter of recommendation on official letterhead from a teacher, guidance counselor, school administrator or employer
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A letter of recommendation on official letterhead from a community service organization, community member or local government official (excluding family members)
Letter of introduction:
One (1) page describing who you are, your accomplishments to date, your family background, and the degree/certificate to which you are seeking. Provide a summary of how you plan to use the scholarship if selected. Also, incorporate how this
Instructions for Candidates
Scholarship Application Period: March 13, 2025 through April 20, 2025
Please note that all items must be received no later than April 20, 2025 to be considered. Be sure to follow the instructions for submission of your application!
The following are required to complete your application:
Application Form
Official high school transcripts or GED
A 500 word essay
Letters of recommendation
Signed Terms and Conditions
Letter of introduction
Service Name
Service Name
Service Name
Questions? Contact scholarship@twilliamspost65.org
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