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: Mary Ann Calbo
Email: nyalaeducation@gmail.com

2024-2025 Information and Report Forms:

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

From the National Website:

Important Dates:

  • November 18-22, 2024: American Education Week
  • March 1: National scholarship applications due
  • April 15: Purple Up! Day for Military Children
  • May 5-9, 2025: 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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