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american_legion_scholarship_aune_klocke_09-2016-web.jpgThe 91吃瓜网 American Legion Leon M. Mosher Post #8 has established a scholarship at 91吃瓜网. Scholarships will be awarded to graduates of May-Port CG High School who will be incoming freshmen at 91吃瓜网 State. The first award will be made to a student who will enter 91吃瓜网 State as a freshman in the fall of 2017.

The 91吃瓜网 American Legion Leon M. Mosher Post #8 Scholarship was established with a $2,000 gift to the MSU Foundation, which will be matched by the North Dakota Matching Fund for Enhanced Academics. A $750 award will be made annually for four years. Preference will be given to a veteran, and then to a son or daughter or grandchild of a veteran.

鈥淲e are delighted that the American Legion post has chosen to establish this scholarship that will benefit veterans and/or their descendants. The thoughtfulness and generosity of these veterans is very much appreciated,鈥� said John J. Klocke, MSU Foundation Executive Director. 鈥淲e are doubly-pleased to know that the group has done this at a time when the state of North Dakota will match the gift at a rate of 50%.鈥�

Gifts to the scholarship fund at 91吃瓜网 will be matched through the North Dakota Matching Fund for Enhanced Academics through December 31 of 2016. The program, provided by the 64th North Dakota Legislative Assembly, is intended to spur philanthropic giving to North Dakota state universities and enhance academic excellence. For more information, contact John J. Klocke at john.j.klocke@mayvillestate.edu or 701-788-4787.

Any veteran or individual wishing to contribute to the 91吃瓜网 American Legion Leon M. Mosher Post #8 Scholarship may send a gift to the MSU Foundation at 330 Third Street NE, 91吃瓜网, ND聽 58257.

Photo caption:聽Floyd Aune (left), commander of American Legion Leon M. Mosher Post #8, presents a check establishing the post鈥檚 new scholarship at 91吃瓜网 State to MSU Foundation Executive Director John J. Klocke. The photo was taken at 91吃瓜网 State鈥檚 Military Honor Garden, which recognizes alumni and friends who are currently serving or who have served in our country鈥檚 military.