Education

This program provides educational opportunities to children in need of financial assistance to continue in higher learning facilities. Veterans children and non-veterans children are given consideration when the qualifications are fulfilled. “Need a Lift?” publication by the American Legion Americanism Committee is available to students outlining scholarships available throughout the country. Plan special programs in your communities for “National Education Week.”

Key Program Statements

  • To promote quality education for children, especially for military children, and adults
  • To encourage schools to invite veterans to speak in their classrooms
  • To provide scholarships for students who desire a college education
  • To Support legislation that establishes new scholarship opportunities
  • To support the Education program and scholarship opportunities of The American Legion

Department Chairman: Patricia Galley
Email: nyalaeducation@gmail.com

2025-2026 Information and Report Forms:

DEPARTMENT SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2025-2026:

The deadline for submitting applications for the Dept. of New York American Legion Auxiliary’s Scholarships is March 1st to a local Auxiliary Unit unless otherwise stated.

No exceptions will be made.

Process of Application thru Succession


Application due to unit March 1

Certified unit entry due to department Education Chairman by March 15 **DO NOT MAIL TO THE DEPARTMENT OFFICE**

Certified department entry due to division chairman April 1

NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS- https://www.alaforveterans.org/scholarships/

From the National Website:

Important Dates:

  • November 17-21, 2025: American Education Week
  • March 1: National scholarship applications due
  • April 15: Purple Up! Day for Military Children
  • May 3-9, 2026: Teacher Appreciation Week
  • May 15: Department chairmen reports due to division chairmen; cc: national chairman
  • June 1: Awards submissions due

Program Awards

 Education Key Resources

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