Programs and Scholarships

The American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary offer many programs for the youth of our nation.  Theses programs are opportunities to expand and enrich students’ interests and knowledge.  They range from Americanism, history, government, patriotism, law enforcement and athletics. There is a program of interest for all youth.  These opportunities are the building blocks of our children’s future.

 Along with these, the ALA and TAL sponsor opportunities for financial assistance.  Through contests entered, goals accomplished and applications completed – students have the ability to apply for aid, with the potential to ease the cost of higher education.  There are many possibilities for students of all ages.

For additional scholarships sponsored by the American Legion, visit their website.

Need A Lift?    

A 152-page booklet is the foundation of the American Legion’s Education Assistance Program.  This handbook, annually updated, is a complete scholarship and financial aid guide for veterans, veteran’s dependents and The American Legion family member.

Need A Lift? contains:

• Federal and state veterans’ benefits
• Possible scholarships for veterans and their dependents
• Possible scholarships for Legionnaires and their families
• “Tips” on how to apply for admission to college and assistance with the financial aid process
• A comprehensive listing of colleges and universities, to include: basic information on tuition, room and board cost, and admission and financial aid deadlines
• Information on careers and a bibliography of resource materials
• To search and print entries found in Need A Lift? for free, go to:
  www.needalift.org  or  to receive a copy of “Need A Lift?” Send a $4.95 check or money order to: Need A Lift?
                            National Emblem Sales
                            P.O. Box 1050
                            Indianapolis, IN 46206
• To view/print/save the lastest version of  ”Need a Lift?”, visit their link.