The Department of Colorado Department President's Scholarship for Junior Auxiliary Members will be awarded to junior members, providing these recipients have not received a national scholarship. Candidates for this award shall be a Junior member of the American Legion Auxiliary. The Junior member must have held membership in the American Legion Auxiliary for the past three years and must hold a Junior membership card for the current year. Applicants must be in their senior year of an accredited high school. Applicants must submit four letters of recommendation: One letter must be from either the Principal or Guidance Counselor of the school from which the applicant will be a graduate, which must include the size of the class, the student's class rank, and the cumulative grade point average. One letter must be from a clergy, doctor, or social worker of the applicant's choice. Two letters must be from adult citizens, other than relatives, attesting to the applicant's character in regard to conduct, citizenship, and leadership. Applicants must also submit a brief statement of the service of the military veteran through whom the applicant is eligible, including branch of service and dates of service, or a photocopy of veterans discharge papers. Applicants must present the completed application packet to the Unit President prior to March 1, of the current year. A deadline that must be adhered to. The winning entry for each Unit shall be certified by the Unit President and submitted to the Department Secretary by March 15, of the current year. The entire winning entry packet shall be mailed to the Department Secretary on or before March 31, of the current year. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.