03/06/2026
AMERICAN LEGION BOYS/GIRLS STATE APPLICATION
INFORMATION SHEET FOR 2026
Must be returned to your Sheridan or Poyen High School counselor NLT _____________________
I am applying for: Boys State [] Girls State []
1. Student's Name: ________________________________________________
2. Address: _____________________________________________
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3. Contact Phone Number: _____________________________
4. Student's Email Address (See Note on bottom of the 2nd page):
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5. GPA: ________________ ACT (If applicable): ________________
6. Parent/Guardians:
a. Name __________________________________________
b. Email Address: __________________________________
c. Phone Number: ____________________________
7. Activities (sports, civic/school organizations, clubs, volunteer service, etc.) in which you are involved, both in and outside of school (Use an attachment if additional space is needed):
________________________________________________________________________
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8. Why do you want to attend American Legion Boys or Girls State? (Use an attachment if additional space is needed)
________________________________________________________________________
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In applying for Boys/Girls State we (student and parent/guardian) understand that Arkansas Boys/Girls State is a week long in residence program conducted by the American Legion and Legion Auxiliary, Department of Arkansas. Boys State is conducted on the campus of the University of Central Arkansas (UCA), Conway, and Girls State will be at Harding University, Searcy, both beginning May 24, 2026 and ending May 28, 2026. The student must be available to attend the full course remaining on campus or he/she should not apply. The tuition, which includes room and meals of $250 for Boys State and $300 for Girls State, is usually paid by the local Sheridan American Legion Post 30 using Legion/Auxiliary funds and donated funds from local businesses and individuals.
If your student completes the registration process AND Post 30 pays their tuition AND they fail to cancel their attendance before May 24 OR they "no show" or drop out early on May 24 or later for reasons other than beyond their control (such as injuries or illness) YOU agree to refund the tuition ($250 or $300) to Post 30 IF Post 30 is unable to recover their tuition. If between the tuition payment due date (below) and May 24 your student decides not to attend for any reason contact the Post Commander at 501-413-9502 and notify him so that we can recover the tuition before he/she becomes a "no show" on May 24.
Because tuition funds are limited, if more students apply and complete the registration process than there are funds available American Legion Post 30 will fund as many students as they have funds available. Post 30 has committed to sponsorship of 20 students total. They will accept "alternates" should funds become available. While we don't expect this to happen, should funds be exhausted before your student is referred/selected and completes the registration process we will fund those students who submit this completed form, to be dated by your counselor, based on the counselor's date of receipt. Early application and registration is recommended.
Key deadlines are: Registration for BOYS STATE begins February 9, 2025, the school must submit their student delegates NLT April 3 and the student must complete the on-line registration NLT April 10, with tuition payments due by May 1. Registration for GIRLS STATE begins March 3, the school must submit their student delegates by March 27 and the student must complete the on-line registration NLT April 10, with tuition payments due NLT May 1.
Finally, if your student's tuition cannot be funded by American Legion Post 30 would you be financially able and willing to pay his/her tuition in order for him/her to attend?
Yes ____ No ____ Partially, up to $__________
Student Signature: _______________________________ Date: _____________
Parent/Guardian Signature: _____________________________ Date: ____________
Date the School Counselor received this Completed form: _________________________
NOTE regarding student's Email: Each applicant must have a valid individual email address. This is not the school's email address. The parent/guardian must also have a separate email address. If you do not have an email address you can obtain a free one via Gmail.
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