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ScholarshipsLisa Moore2021-01-11T17:07:48+00:00

Below are descriptions of scholarships that are offered by the American Legion Auxiliary.  The new scholarship forms are accessible by clicking on the name of the scholarship.  If you have questions, please contact the American Legion Department Office at 402-466-1808.  Thank you for your interest.

RUBY PAUL CAMPAIGN FUND 2021

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.

RUBY LORRAINE PAUL 2021

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.

ROBERTA MARIE STRETCH 2021

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. 

CAREER TECHNICAL Scholarship 2021

Applicant must be a resident of Nebraska and must be a Veteran or Veteran connected. Must be enrolled in a 2 year program or technical school, (example: College of Hair Design) Not for academic transfer.

 

AVERYL KERIAKEDES SCHOLARSHIP 2021

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. 

NURSE’S SCHOLARSHIP 2021

Applicant must be a resident of Nebraska and must be a Veteran or Veteran connected.  Must be going into the Nursing field.

Junior Member Loyalty Scholarship

Junior Loyalty Scholarship

Candidates for this award shall have been Junior members of the American Legion Auxiliary, held membership in the American Legion Auxiliary for the past three consecutive years (2017, 2018 and 2019) and must be a paid member for the current (2020) membership year. Applicant must continue her membership in the American Legion Auxiliary during the scholarship period.

This scholarship is intended for the traditional student with no interruption in her education, who is at least in her first semester of college but not yet attained a bachelor’s degree. Any member who is non-traditional student (a student returning to the classroom after some time away from college) is welcome to apply for the American Legion Auxiliary Non-Traditional Scholarship. 

This is a scholarship to attend an accredited institution of higher education. Applicants must have completed at least one semester with grades which meet continuation requirements at the institution of their choice. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA using a 4.0 base.

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