Samsung Scholarship

One citizen of Rhododendron Girls State will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship and entered for the chance to win a $20,000 scholarship from Samsung.

Worldwide electronics leader Samsung endowed a scholarship fund of $5 million to be administered by The American Legion in 1996. Meant to show appreciation for U.S. veterans who came to Korea’s aid during its struggle against communist forces in the Korean War, the Samsung American Legion Scholarship Program established a series of scholarships derived from interest and other income from the principal amount. Every year, $300,000 in Samsung American Legion Scholarships are awarded to nearly 100  American Legion Auxiliary Girls State and American Legion Boys State participants. These scholarships are for undergraduate study only and may be used for tuition, books, fees, room, and board.

MORE INFO: SAMSUNG INFORMATION

APPLY:  SAMSUNG APPLICATION

DEADLINE: you must do the application online BEFORE you arrive at Girls State. You must bring your completed Samsung Scholarship printed with the required information to turn in when you arrive.

Governor Scholarship Award

The citizen elected Governor of the Rhododendron Girls State Session will receive a one-time $500 scholarship.

Star Leadership Scholarship Award

One citizen will be selected based on their involvement in the 2022 program to receive a one-time $500 scholarship. This scholarship is awarded in honor of long-time West Virginia public servant and volunteer, Mary Jo Thomas of Fairmont.