Eligibility for all educational scholarships to be awarded by the Department of California shall be granted only to students attending schools in California and who are a veteran, son, daughter, or spouse of a veteran.
Applicants for any Department of California Scholarship must be a resident of the State of California and planning on attending a college or university in California in the Fall. (Exception: Lucille Ganey Scholarship.)
The Process
The number of scholarships offered by the Department of California is dependent upon donations received and availability of funds.
Educational Assistance General Scholarship Applicant must fill out and submit one application form E21. a. One (1) $2,000 scholarship payable at $1,000 per year. b. Four (4) $1,000 scholarships payable at $1,000 each. c. Three (3) $500 scholarships payable at $500 each.
Continuing/Re-entry Students or students pursuing a higher degree Scholarship Applicant must fill out and submit one application form E21C. a. One (1) $1,000 Mel Foronda Memorial Scholarship. b. Two (2) $1,000 scholarships payable at $1,000 each. c. Two (2) $500 scholarships payable at $500 each.
The following three scholarships are restricted to the winning California candidates in the event they do not win on the Western Division National Competition.
Spirit of Youth for Juniors One (1) Spirit of Youth for Juniors Scholarship payable at $500.
National President’s Scholarship One (1) $500 National President’s Scholarship payable at $500.
National President’s Non-Traditional Scholarship One (1) $500 National President’s Non-Traditional Scholarship, payable at $500.
Lucille Ganey Memorial Scholarship Applicant must fill out and submit one application form E21G. a. One $500 scholarship shall be awarded annually to a California student attending Stephens College in Missouri or a California student already attending Stephens College.
Connie Settles Memorial Scholarship
Applicant must fill out and submit one application form application form E21S. a. One scholarship up to $5000 to be given annually and may include the cost of books. b. This is a gift scholarship and does not have to be repaid. c. Applicant must be a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and shall have paid dues for the two preceding years and for the calendar year in which the application is made. d. This scholarship is to be given yearly until funds are depleted. e. Only Senior members may apply, unless a Junior member is already attending college. f. It will be for ANY College or University. It is for undergraduate, masters, or doctorate programs. g. It is for continuing education students ONLY. h. Transcripts are required, along with one (1) letter from the applicant regarding themselves and their goals, plus two (2) letters of recommendation. i. The scholarship must be used within twelve (12) months of the date the winner is notified, otherwise the scholarship is forfeited. j. Applicant must present the completed forms to the American Legion Auxiliary Unit President on or before March 1 of the ensuing year. k. The winning entry from each Unit shall be certified by the Unit President and mailed to the District Education chairman to be received no later than March 15 of the ensuing year l. The District Education chairman shall choose one (1) winner and forward it to the Department Education Chairman m. When there is but one application the Department Education Chairman shall determine the amount needed and award said scholarship. n. When there is more than one application the Trustees of the Connie Settles Memorial Scholarship Fund shall make the final determination. o. The award shall be paid directly to the school that the applicant is registered and attending. p. The Department of California shall administer the funds and no information shall be given out regarding the funds. If questions arise, they are to be referred to the Trustees. q. The scholarship shall be given to a course of study that will enhance the future of the applicant. Therefore, no monies will be given to sewing classes, aerobics, sculpting or any other classes deemed to be nonessential.
Past Department Presidents Junior Scholarship Applicant must fill out and submit one application form application form E21J. a. Applicant must have consecutive membership as a Junior for three years and be current with her membership in the American Legion Auxiliary and must be a child, grandchild or great grandchild of a veteran who served in the Armed Forces of the United States during any of the following periods shown at the top of this page. b. Applicant must be currently attending high school and will be attending college during the following academic year. c. Applicant must be a resident of California or if applicant’s eligibility is by current members (Legion or Auxiliary) in California, the applicant may reside elsewhere. d. The scholarship shall be payable to the applicant as soon as confirmation has been received by the Department Office from the college of the applicant’s choice. e. The scholarship must be used within relative dates of one academic year following the award (i.e. September 04 – September 05) or be forfeited.
This $500 scholarship supports Nebraska residents enrolled in a four-year healthcare professional program who have a connection to a U.S. Veteran.
Eligibility Requirements:
Application Process: Complete the three-page application packet, including a narrative explaining your field of study and why you chose it. Submit two recommendation letters, a resume listing activities and community service, a letter of acceptance from your school, and a certified transcript. Applications must be submitted to your local American Legion Auxiliary Unit postmarked by March 1.
Deadline: March 1
Additional Information: The local Auxiliary Unit selects one applicant to advance to the state level by March 15. Scholarship funds must be used within the award year and will not be released after January 1 of the following year.
The American Legion Auxiliary Department of Ohio, Past Presidents Parley, has a program to assist students pursuing a degree in the nursing field.
Candidates for this scholarship shall be daughters, sons, spouses, granddaughters or great granddaughters of a veteran or a veteran who has served in the Armed Forces during the eligibility dates for membership in the American Legion.
Candidates must be a resident of Colorado.
Previous Parley Scholarship winners are not eligible for further competition.
The number of recipients and amounts of awards will be determined by the amount of contributions received during the current year from Units.
Several distinct scholarships are described in the source material, each with unique names and eligibility criteria. Since there are multiple named scholarships, this fits the multiple scholarships format best.
Multiple scholarships are available through the Virginia American Legion family, including awards for graduating seniors, Boys State and Girls State participants, JROTC students, and children of veterans. Awards range from $1,000 to $20,000, with deadlines mostly in early spring.
Virginia American Legion Family Scholarship
American Legion Post 290 Scholarships
Stafford Unit 290 Scholarship
Virginia American Legion Auxiliary Scholarships
National American Legion Auxiliary Scholarships
American Legion Legacy Scholarship
Samsung American Legion Scholarship
American Legion Baseball Scholarship
This summary covers key details for each scholarship so you can find awards suited to your situation and plan your applications accordingly.
The amount of the scholarship is to be $600.00 annually to not less than a second year student nurse who is enrolled in an accredited institution In Arizona awarding a degree as a Registered Nurse. The immediate family members of a Veteran will be given first preference. Applicant must be a citizen of the United States and resident of Arizona for at least one (1) year.
Applications for this scholarship must be sent to the American Legion Auxiliary Department of Arizona Past Presidents’ Parley Chairman by May 15th preceding the term to be commenced in the fall. Money awarded will be paid at the beginning of the school year to the institution where applicant is enrolled in the nursing program.
Completed application requirements with Unit President’s approval form must be submitted to ALA Department Past Presidents Parley Chairman postmarked no
later than May 1, and sent to:
Donna J. Ellis, Past President Parleys Chairman,
328 South 14th Avenue, Hopewell, VA 23860
This Scholarship is sponsored by B4 Brands, is awarded each year to five, non-traditional, fulltime students pursuing undergraduate degrees in nursing. All scholarship winners receive a non-renewable scholarship of $1,000 payable directly to the institution in which they are enrolled.
Undergraduate nursing programs are those offering an associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing. Non-traditional students are those students who postponed the pursuit of a college degree after high school, or had their college careers interrupted, and instead entered the workforce, or military or fulfilled a family or non-profit obligation.
Preference to this scholarship will be given to a nursing student who is employed at a Veteran's Hospital. Applicant must be enrolled or expecting to enroll full-time at a four-year institution or university.
Applicant to this scholarship has to be graduate or undergraduate student and/or trainee in the field of nursing. Candidates for this award must be a child, grandchild or great-grandchild of a veteran or have served in the Armed Forces themselves and must be a Washington resident.
Nursing Foundation of Pennsylvania’s VFW Jack E. Barger Sr. Scholarship gives a chance for the veterans as well as the active duty military personnel and their families to continue their education and make their lives much better.
The program's primary goal is to assist military service members and their families by awarding five bi-annual $2,000 scholarships to help pay for tuition and books.
To be considered, the scholarship applicant must have a connection to the United States Military through falling into at least one of the following categories:
Applicants must also currently be pursuing a post-secondary degree (associates, bachelors, masters or doctorate) at an accredited college or university, or plan to attend a college or university the following academic year.
Applicant for the Veterans Affairs Postdoctoral Fellowship Program must hold a master's degree in nursing, or a master's degree in a field related to nursing and a baccalaureate degree in nursing.
To be eligible the applicant must:
These scholarships are for undergraduate study only at a four-year accredited college or university who excel in academics and volunteer in their communities and may be used for tuition, books, fees, room, and board.are awarded to 15 students annually.
Candidates for this award shall be daughters, stepdaughters, sons, stepsons, grandsons, step-grandsons, granddaughters, step-granddaughters, great-granddaughters, step-great-granddaughters, great-grandsons, step-great-grandsons of veterans who served in the Armed Forces.
The American Legion Auxiliary, Department of Texas awards scholarship to a resident of Texas, child or grandchild of a Veteran who served in the Armed Forces during eligibility dates for membership in the American Legion.
Established with funds donated by members of the UAB School of Nursing Board of Visitors and attendees of the Board’s MASH 2009 fund-raising event.
Eligibility Criteria