American Legion Auxiliary
American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship for Non-Traditional Students
This scholarship provides financial assistance to non-traditional students who are continuing a prior education or starting their college careers. Eligible applicants include veterans, active-duty U.S. military, spouses of veterans/active-duty members, and long-standing members of the American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, or Sons of the American Legion.
Award
Up to $2,000
Deadline
March 1 (annually)
Level
Undergraduate
Status
Usually due March 1 – next cycle expected
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- Application effort
- Medium (essay)
- Who can apply
- Undergraduate students
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Who is eligible
- Must be a member of the American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, or Sons of the American Legion (with dues paid for two years prior to the application due date); OR an honorably discharged U.S. military veteran; OR a spouse of active-duty, honorably discharged, or veteran U.S. military personnel
- Must be a resident of the United States
- Must be a non-traditional student continuing a prior education or just starting an educational career
- Must be seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree
- Participation in community service, extracurricular activities, or leadership is required
What you'll need
- No essay required
How to apply
- Visit the official American Legion Auxiliary scholarships website to access the application when it opens on January 1, 2026.
- Submit the application before the March 1, 2026 deadline.
Sources & verification
- Official listing:
- https://www.legion-aux.org/scholarships
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Deadlines and amounts change. Always verify details with American Legion Auxiliary before submitting.
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