The Ruby Paul Campaign Fund Scholarship will be awarded to a daughter, son, granddaughter, grandson, great-granddaughter or great-grandson of an American Legion or to an American Legion Auxiliary member who has held Nebraska membership for two years or to an American Legion, American Auxiliary, or Sons of the American Legion member who has held Nebraska membership for two years. Applicant MUST be enrolled in an accredited college or university for the current year and be a Nebraska resident for the previous three (3) years.
Applicant must be a high school senior or a graduate of an accredited high school and have maintained a “B” or better average for the past two (2) semesters of high school. If selected the scholarship must be used within the year selected.
The Ruby Lorraine Paul Scholarship will be awarded to a daughter, son, granddaughter, grandson, great-granddaughter or great-grandson of an American Legion or to an American Legion Auxiliary member who has held Nebraska membership for two years or to an American Legion, American Auxiliary, or Sons of the American Legion member who has held Nebraska membership for two years. Applicant MUST be enrolled in an accredited college or university for the current year and be a Nebraska resident for the previous three (3) years. This scholarship excludes applicants enrolled in a school of nursing.
Applicant must be a high school senior or a graduate of an accredited high school and have maintained a “B” or better average for the past two (2) semesters of high school. If selected the scholarship must be used within the year selected.
The Roberta Marie Stretch Memorial Scholarship of $400 will be awarded to a qualified applicant enrolled or accepted into an undergraduate or graduate (Masters only) program at a four year college or university. Applicant must be Veteran connected and a resident of Nebraska. Preference will be given to former Nebraska Girls State Citizens.
Applicant must be a resident of Nebraska and must be a Veteran or Veteran connected.
Applicant must be a resident of Nebraska and must be a Veteran or Veteran connected.
The Jean Kasl Essman Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a female who has been a Junior member of the American Legion Auxiliary and plans to become a teacher.
The Averyl Elaine Keriakedes Memorial Scholarship will be awarded, preferably, to a female enrolled at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln who plans to teach middle school or junior high school social studies.
Applicant must be a resident of Nebraska and must be a Veteran or Veteran connected.
This is a National Scholarship.
Candidates for this award shall be daughters, sons, grandsons, granddaughters, great-granddaughters, great-grandsons of veterans who served in the Armed Forces during eligibility dates for membership in The American Legion.
This is a National Scholarship
This scholarship helps people who are part of The Legion Family pursue a college degree later in life or allow them to pick up where they left off when their studies were interrupted. If you’re at this place in life, this may be the right scholarship for you.
