Scholarships
American Legion Auxiliary Education Awards
Supporting America's youth through education scholarships is a tangible investment in the country's future. Auxiliary members generously contribute to supporting a variety of scholarship opportunities for relatives of honorably discharged veterans and deserving youth. Assisting today's youth is a smart investment in America's future leaders.
Department President's Scholarship
The American Legion Auxiliary Department of Ohio awards one scholarship of $1,500 and one scholarship of $1,000 annually for students preparing to enter his or her freshman year of college. The applicant must be a veteran or a direct descendant of an honorably discharged veteran.
Deadline Due to the Department Education Chairman by March 15, 2023
2022-2023 Department President's Scholarship
Continuing Education Grant
The Department of Ohio has established a fund to help meet the needs of upperclassmen. Grants for $250 will be given until all allocated funds are disbursed and are distributed to qualified applicants.
Deadline Due to Department Education Chairman by December 1, 2022.
2022-2023 Continuing Education Scholarship
Past President's Parley Nurse's Scholarship
The American Legion Auxiliary Department of Ohio, Past President's Parley has created a program to assist students pursuing a degree in the nursing field. The applicant must be a veteran or a direct descendant of an honorably discharged veteran.
Deadline Due to the Unit by May 1, 2023
2022-2023 Past President's Parley Nurse's Scholarship
Spirit of Youth
One Junior member in each division will receive a scholarship valued at $5,000. The applicant must have held Junior membership in the American Legion Auxiliary for the immediate past three years, currently hold a membership card, and continue to maintain her membership throughout the scholarship period.
Deadline Due to the Unit by March 1, 2023
2022-2023 Spirit of Youth Scholarship for Junior Members
The Samsung American Legion Scholarship
Participants in the Girls and Boys State Programs and who are direct descendants of a U.S. wartime veteran may apply for scholarships courtesy of Samsung.
Deadline Due at Buckeye Girls State or Buckeye Boys State
Not available at this time
Non-Traditional Student Scholarship
There will be five scholarships, each in the amount of $2000, awarded in the 2021-2022 administrative year. One $2000 scholarship will be awarded in each division of the American Legion Auxiliary. Applicant must be a member of The American Legion, Auxiliary, or Sons of The American Legion and shall have paid dues for the two preceding years and for the calendar year in which application is made.
Deadline Due to the Unit by March 1, 2023
2022-2023 Non-Traditional Student Scholarship
National President's Scholarship
The National President's scholarships are awarded to children of veterans who served in the Armed Forces during the eligibility dates for The American Legion. Three $5,000 scholarship money will be awarded in each division. Fifteen outstanding students will be awarded a total of $75,000 to further their higher education. The applicant must complete 50 hours of community service during his/her high school years to be eligible for one of these scholarships.
Deadline Online Application due by March 1, 2023
2022-2023 Children of Warriors - National President Scholarship
Women Veteran's Scholarship
The American Legion Auxiliary, Department of Ohio recognizes the importance of education and the role it plays in personal, professional and economic fulfillment. The Women Veterans Scholarship Program provides grants to women who serve, past and present, to help them attain their educational goals. The Women Veterans Scholarship Program offers financial support to further their higher education.
Deadline Due to the Department Education Chairman by May 1, 2023
2022-2023 Women Veteran's Scholarship
Junior Member Loyalty Scholarship
Two Junior members in each division will receive a scholarship in the amount of $2,500. The applicant must have held Junior membership in the American Legion Auxiliary for the immediate past three years (2018, 2019, 2020), currently hold a membership card (2021), and continue to maintain her membership throughout the scholarship period.
Deadline Due to the Unit by March 1, 2023
2022-2023 Junior Member Loyalty Scholarship