LACONIA — Wilkins-Smith Post 1, The American Legion, this year will award six $800 scholarships to area high school seniors with plans to go on to be full-time students attending post secondary schools. These scholarships are based on financial need, scholarship and incentive. Applications are available thru the Laconia and Gilford High School guidance offices and at Post 1, which is located at 849 No. Main Street and must reach the post by May 31st for consideration.
Additionally, the American Legion, Department of New Hampshire offers seven $2,000 scholarships, which are vocational specific. These applications are available at the guidance office and are also on line at: www.nhlegion.org. Select scholarships. Then select the scholarships for which you feel qualified.
The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 1 also has a $500 award that is due at the post home by July 1, 2021.
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