Education Program
Peggy Moran – Chairman
education@ndala.org
Scholarships – *Please scroll to the bottom of this page for additional scholarship information *
National Scholarships – Deadline is March 1, 2025
Department Scholarship 2024 – Deadline is April 1, 2024
As was stated in a previous article, the Department of North Dakota’s Education Program Scholarship application is now due to me no later than April 1, 2024.
Past Presidents Parley nursing scholarship applications are due to the Past Presidents Parley Chairman by April 1, 2024.
Feel free to contact me at education@ndala.org or by telephone at 701-462-3919. I will try to answer any questions you may have.
Happy Spring!
Peggy Moran
Education Chairman
2023 Department Scholarship Winners
- 2024 ND ALA Education Program Scholarship
- 2024 Past Presidents Parley Grace Holmes, MD, Nursing Scholarship
- 2024 Past Presidents Parley Nursing Scholarship
The American Legion Auxiliary believes that the more knowledge our young people gain, the better citizens they will become. That is why the organization is so committed to education. Investing in the education of our young people is investing in the future of our country.
Time and again we hear about the difference an American Legion Auxiliary scholarship has made in a person’s life, providing unimagined experiences and opening up a world of opportunities. The Auxiliary supports a number of scholarship programs that benefit veterans, the children of our veterans, and the members of the organizations within The American Legion Family. (credit: ALAforVeterans.org)
- 2024 Instructions on National Scholarships
- Unit Members Role with National Scholarships
- Selection Process scholarship winners 2024
- 2024 Scholarship Judging Sheets
- Message Article March 2024
- December 2023 Message Article
- Education – 2023-24 Work Plan
- Message Article June 2023
- Give 10 for Education Donation Suggestions
- Veterans In Community Schools help sheet
The following scholarships are available:
Department Scholarships:
2024 Department of ND Education Program Scholarship for disbursement during 2024-2025 academic year
This scholarship application is due by April 1st, 2024. It is awarded to worthy applicants that attend a college, university or trade school in North Dakota. Affiliation with the American Legion or American Legion Auxiliary is not required. The $500 award is paid out by March 1, 2025, to the school of choice after the applicant can verify enrollment and satisfactory academic progress.
Contact Peggy Moran, Education Chairman, with questions at 701-315-0568.
2024 Nursing Scholarship application for disbursement during the 2024-2025 academic year
This scholarship application packet is due by April 1st, 2024, and is paid out during the spring of 2025. It is awarded to a worthy applicant that is pursuing a degree in the nursing field. Affiliation with a veteran is required. Affiliation with the North Dakota American Legion family is required in some cases. The scholarship award is in the amount of $500.
Contact PPP President Sharon White Bear at 701-799-3107 or parleypresident@ndala.org for more information.
2024 Dr. Grace Holmes, MD, Nursing Scholarship application for disbursement during the 2024-2025 academic year
Proceeds from the sale of Dr. Holmes book ‘North Dakota Nurses Over There, 1917-1919’ are being used for the $1,000 scholarship to worthy applicants pursuing a degree in the nursing field. Due date is April 1st, 2024, and the scholarship money will be disbursed in the spring of 2025. Affiliation with a veteran is required. Affiliation with the North Dakota American Legion family is required in some cases.
Contact PPP President Sharon White Bear at 701-799-3107 or parleypresident@ndala.org for more information.
National Scholarships:
The above is a small taste of what is available on the national Auxiliary website under scholarships. Please visit www.legion-aux.org/scholarships/ for more information and the applications. READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. Some of the scholarships require a local unit sponsorship. Apply through your local Auxiliary unit and they will pass the application along to the Department Secretary and Education Chairman. Please contact Peggy Moran, Education Chairman, for information at 701-315-0568 or email education@ndala.org. To find a unit in your area, contact the Department Secretary at 701-253-5992.