The American Legion Auxiliary is accepting applications for the following Department level scholarships:
The Healthcare Professional Scholarship of $500 will be awarded to a person enrolled in a four-year healthcare professional program. Applicants must be a Nebraska resident and must be or have a Veteran connection. The completed application must be submitted to the local Unit and received by March 1, 2024.
The Nebraska ALA Memorial Scholarship of $400 shall be awarded to a qualified applicant accepted into an undergraduate or graduate (master’s only) program at a four-year Nebraska college or university. Preference will be given to a former Nebraska Girls State citizen who is seeking to teach middle school or junior high school social studies. The completed application must be submitted to the local Unit and received by March 1, 2024.
The Career and Technical Education Scholarship of $500 is available to a student in a community college, trade school and/or college/university offering two-year programs for students who have the intention of going to the workforce after two years or less of higher education. These program areas are typically a two-year Associate of Applied Science (AAS) program, one-year diplomas, or less than one year certificates. This scholarship excludes applicants enrolled in a school of nursing. The completed application must be submitted to the local Unit and received by March 1, 2024.
Scholarship applications are available from Teresa Nelson, 762-1368; or Luayne Weisgerber, 762-5240.