Post Locator PROGRAMS SERVICES FORMS & FILES NEWS & EVENTS JOIN GIVE NOW VOLUNTEER AMERICANISM & GOVERNMENT $8,000 in scholarships Grades 7, 8, 10, 11, 12 Begin A&G Junior Test The Americanism & Government Test program was started in the Department of Indiana in 1984. More than 6,000 students participated in the A&G Test last year. The American Legion Americanism & Government Test is approved by the Division of Student Activities of the Indiana Secondary School Administrators. Begin A&G Senior Test Senior Program Senior A&G Program Grade 12 - 2 $1000 Scholarships Grade 11 - 2 $1000 Scholarships Grade 10 - 2 $1000 Scholarships The Americanism & Government Test is to be given in participating high schools during the month of November as the American Education Week falls on the first full week prior to Thanksgiving. The test is open to all students in grades 10, 11 and 12 in all public, home schooled, private and parochial high schools. Find order forms and tools below. Awards: There will be six (6) State Winners in the Americanism & Government Test program; one boy and one girl in each of grades 10, 11, and 12. Winners will be selected by a Department judging panel. Each State Winner will receive a $1000 scholarship and will be invited, along with their parents to compete at Nationals. Junior Program Junior A&G Program Grade 8 - 2 $500 Scholarships Grade 7 - 2 $500 Scholarships This program is open to any student in the 7th and 8th grade in any public, private, and parochial school within the State of Indiana. At the post level, officials will grade all test papers and select two students from each grade as local winners. The winning test papers are forwarded to the District Americanism and Government Test Chairperson who will select the District’s 7th and 8th grade winners. The District winners are then forwarded to the Department Headquarters, to be considered for selection as a state level winner. Awards: There are a total of 4 state winners selected by the Americanism and Government Committee of The American Legion Department of Indiana. Each Junior Americanism and Government winner will receive a $500.00. How to participate For further information, please contact your Post, District, or the Department Chairman for the Americanism & Government Test Program or contact Butch Miller, Program Director at (317) 630-1391 or bmiller@indianalegion.org. The Americanism and Government Test Program is sponsored by The American Legion Department of Indiana and your local Legion Post. Forms & Files LIVES CHANGED. Out of gallery ACT NOW! Be a hero to a hero. Help Hoosier veterans and their family. DONATE BE IN THE KNOW! Get the latest Indiana Legion news & updates. SUBSCRIBE Contact Us Careers We're here for you. Whether you have a question about finding your local post, need help with your earned service benefits, or just want a call from a fellow veteran. SUBMIT Location & Hours ADDRESS Department Headquarters 5440 Herbert Lord Road Indianapolis, Indiana 46216 Veterans Contact Office 777 N Meridian St Suite 300, Indianapolis, IN 46204 PHONE 317-630-1300 317-237-9891 (f) HOURS Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30p.m. View Holiday Schedule 317-916-3605 Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00p.m. Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Youtube © The American Legion Department of Indiana Back to Top For a listing of current staff openings, position summaries and an application form, click here.