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American Legion Community Post 375
Scholarships
Scholarships
American Legion Community Post 375 Mukwonago has a long history of supporting our youth and young adults in our community. Our Scholarship program falls under our Youth Committee which is charged with aid in service to children of Veterans.
In 2026, American Legion Community Post 375 Mukwonago will be awarding eight American Legion Community Post 375 Scholarships and one new Scholarship called the Walter A. Lohman Memorial Scholarship, which will continue for the next 5 years.
American Legion Community Post 375 Scholarships are available to any Mukwonago public, private or home-schooled high school senior who meets the criteria. A check will be presented to each recipient during Mukwonago High School Awards Night or at Post 375.
The American Legion Community Post 375 Scholarship application will be placed in a public area at American Legion Community Post 375 no later than February 15th each year. The applications will also be made available on Post 375’s website at: American Legion Community Post 375 Scholarships and will be made available as a downloadable/printable PDF file, as well as, an online form that can be submitted electronically. The application will also be made available on the Mukwonago High School website which will OPEN on January 5th, 2026. The applications can be found on the Mukwonago High School Scholarships Page
Deadline for Application Submissions will be: Friday, February 20th, 2026 at 3:15 PM (no exceptions)
American Legion Community Post 375 Scholarships
American Legion Community Post 375 Scholarships
Scholarships awarded by American Legion Community Post 375 Mukwonago provide financial assistance to high school students with exceptional academic and leadership qualities, including those participating in Community, Athletic, Scouting and Religious programs, and who are connected to military service. Every year, American Legion Community Post 375 Mukwonago awards the following scholarships:
Four $1000 scholarships to high school seniors who will be attending a 4-year post-secondary institution
Four $500 scholarships to high school seniors who will be attending a 2-year post-secondary institution
Scholarships from American Legion Community Post 375 Mukwonago will be awarded on the basis of Grade Point Average, Community Activities, Athletic Involvement, Scouting Involvement, Religious Involvement, and Veteran Relationship Status (Family member(s) who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, Reserves, or National Guard). Special consideration will be given to those students with regard to veteran relationships as long as a GPA status of 3.2 or better exists.
Walter A. Lohman Memorial Scholarship
Walter A. Lohman Memorial Scholarship
The Walter A. Lohman Memorial Scholarship has been established in memory of Walter Lohman. Thanks to the generous donation of Shirley Lohman, starting in 2026, and continuing for the next 5 years, a $1000 scholarship will be awarded to a high school senior who will be pursuing a career in education or teaching.
Walter Arnold Lohman, of Waukesha, Wisconsin, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at the age of 84. He was born in 1940 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to the late Walter H. Lohman and Marjorie J. Lohman. Walter’s early years were spent on the family farm in the 1950s, where he helped raise Angus and Charolais cattle with his parents and two brothers. The farm and land held a special place in Walter's heart and had a lifelong hold on him as a farmer.
Walter proudly served his country as part of the U.S. Air Force Aviation Cadet Program from 1960 to 1962. After his service, he pursued higher education, earning a teaching degree from Racine-Kenosha Teacher’s College, followed by a BA and Master's degree in Education from Brigham Young University in Utah. It was there Walter formed lasting friendships that remained important to him throughout his life.
As an educator, Walter dedicated many years to teaching at Clarendon Elementary in Mukwonago, Wisconsin and New Berlin Center in New Berlin, Wisconsin. He made a lasting impact on the lives of countless students. Walter later married Shirley Lohman (nee Dahle), with whom he shared 53 years of love and companionship.
Walter was an active member of the Waukesha community, participating in many organizations, including the Waukesha Masonic Lodge #37, Ivanhoe Commandery, Scottish Rite Valley of Milwaukee, York Rite, Tripoli Shrine, Hillbilly’s, Royal Order of Jesters #101, Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias, Mukwonago American Legion, and was a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association.
Walter is survived and deeply loved by his wife, Shirley Lohman; his brother, Alan (Judith) Lohman; and the late Keith (Romayne) Lohman. He is also survived by his brother-in-law, Charles (Kathleen) Dahle; sister-in-law, Sandy Fisher; nieces Jennifer (Dean) Lohman-Peterson and Elizabeth (Chris) Gallagher; and nephews Scott (Rachel) Lohman, Chris (Leann) Lohman, and Andrew Lohman. Walter is also remembered by many other relatives and cherished life-long friends who were an important part of his life.
Walter will be deeply missed by all who knew him, and his legacy of kindness, service, and community involvement will be cherished by many.
Downloadable/Printable PDF Scholarship Applications
Downloadable/Printable PDF Scholarship Applications
Scholarship Application Post 375.pdfScholarship Application Walter A Lohman Memorial.pdfOnline American Legion Community Post 375 Scholarship Application Form
Online American Legion Community Post 375 Scholarship Application Form
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Online Walter A. Lohman Memorial Scholarship Application Form
Online Walter A. Lohman Memorial Scholarship Application Form
(Submitted Electronically)
(Submitted Electronically)
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