Department of Minnesota American Legion Auxiliary Scholarships
Department of Minnesota American Legion Auxiliary Scholarships
Department scholarships are awarded to deserving sons or daughters, grandsons or granddaughters of a veteran who need financial assistance to avail themselves of higher education at the post-secondary level. These scholarships are to be applied only toward the expenses of tuition, books or similar fees, at an accredited institution of higher learning. View Document.
Each scholarship will be paid directly to the school, in the amount of $1,000.00 for any one year.
The Past Presidents Parley Health Care Scholarship
This scholarship has been established to assist needy and deserving students or adults to commence or further their education in any phase of the health care field including the entire medical, nursing and dental support fields such as registered nurses, nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse, X-ray or other technician, dieticians, physical or other therapist, dental hygienist or dental assistant, etc. The Scholarship is a one-year scholarship for $1,000.00. View Document.
2026-2027 Scholarships
The American Legion Auxiliary proudly supports the educational goals of students through a variety of scholarship opportunities. These scholarships are designed to help ease the financial burden of higher education and encourage the pursuit of academic and career dreams. By investing in future generations, the Auxiliary continues its mission of service, honoring veterans by empowering young people to achieve their full potential.
"The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members."
- Coretta Scott King
National American Legion Auxiliary Scholarships
Children of Warriors National Presidents' Scholarship
Three $5,000 scholarships are awarded annually per geographic division, for a total of 15 scholarships. These scholarships are for undergraduate study only at an accredited college or university, and may be used for tuition, books, fees, room, and board.
Non-Traditional Student Scholarship
One $2,000 scholarship is awarded annually per Auxiliary geographic division, for a total of 5 scholarships. Applicant may be pursuing training in a certified, trade, professional, or technical program, or a two-year or four-year degree program.
Spirit of Youth Scholarship
The Spirit of Youth Scholarship Fund is an umbrella that supports three separate scholarship opportunities for participants in American Legion Auxiliary programs. The Spirit of Youth Scholarship is one of the ways the American Legion Auxiliary gives back to its members. This scholarship is for current Junior Members who are seniors in high school pursuing an undergraduate degree or technical program at an accredited school.
Member Loyalty Scholarship
American Legion Auxiliary Junior members are the future of our organization. To reward those who retain their membership into adulthood, the American Legion Auxiliary offers the Member Loyalty Scholarship to current college students. Ten scholarships, in the amount of $2,500 each, will be awarded to current college students. Two scholarships will be awarded in each division of the American Legion Auxiliary.
VAVS Scholarship
Each Veterans Affairs medical center may nominate one Veteran Affairs Volunteer Services (VAVS) Student Volunteer to be considered for this scholarship.
For more information and to apply for a National scholarship, click here.