Guidance Office

American Legion Scholarships

November 17, 2007

American Legion Auxiliary Scholarships

To apply for an American Legion Auxiliary Scholarships a student must be a daughter, son, granddaughter, great-granddaughter or great-grandson of an American Legion or American Legion Auxiliary member who has held Nebraska membership for two years. Applicant must be enrolled in a accredited college or university for the current year and be a Nebraska resident for the previous three years. A student may submit ONLY ONE application for ONLY ONE of the Department Scholarships. And a student may only submit ONLY ONE application for ONLY ONE of the National Scholarships.

Ruby Lorraine Paul Scholarship

Applicant must have maintained a "B" or better average the last two semesters of high school. This scholarship excludes students applying to nursing school.

Vocational Technical Scholarship

Applicant must pursue a degree in technology

Licensed Practical Nursing

Applicant must pursue a degree in Nursing

Averyl Elaine Keriakedes Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship will be awarded, preferably, to a female enrolled at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln plans to teach middle school or junior high social studies

Rudy Paul Campaign Fund Scholarship

Applicant must have maintained a "B" or better average the last two semesters of high school.

Nurse's Gift Tuition Scholarship

Applicant must be enrolled in a Nursing program

Roberta Marie Stretch Memorial Scholarship

Applicant must be enrolled or accepted into a graduate program at a four year college or university. Preference will be given to former Nebraska Girls State Citizens

American Legion Spirit of Youth Scholarship

Applicants must be or have been Junior members of the American Legion

American Legion National President's Scholarship

Applications can be found in the Guidance Office. Deadline is March 15, 2008 for all American Legion Scholarships.