Education Program
Arliss Koski – Department Chairman
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Scholarships – *Please scroll to the bottom of this page for additional scholarship information *
National Scholarships – Deadline is March 1, 2027
Department Scholarship 2027 – Deadline is April 1, 2027 (will be posted Fall 2026)
Further instructions are included at the end of this page. Scroll down to view.
2026 Scholarship Winners (Including National Winners)
- 2027 ND ALA Education Program Scholarship
- 2027 Past Presidents Parley Grace Holmes, MD, Nursing Scholarship
- 2027 Past Presidents Parley Nursing Scholarship
Will be posted Fall 2026
- Education Year End Report 2025-2026
- Selection Process for scholarship winners 2026
- Members Role with National Scholarships 2026
- Sample Letter to the Editor
- Legislation on Access to Schools
- Give 10 for Education Donation Suggestions
- Veterans In Community Schools help sheet
- June 2026 Message Article
The following scholarships are available:
Department Scholarships:
2027 Department of ND Education Program Scholarship for disbursement during 2027-2028 academic year
This scholarship application is due by April 1st, 2027. 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, 2028, to the school of choice after the applicant can verify enrollment and satisfactory academic progress.
- 2027 ND ALA Education Program Scholarship
Contact Arliss Koski, Education Chairman, with questions at 701-400-3670.
2027 Nursing Scholarship application for disbursement during the 2027-2028 academic year
This scholarship application packet is due by April 1st, 2027, and is paid out during the spring of 2028. 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.
- 2027 Past Presidents Parley Nursing Scholarship
Contact Department Secretary Marcy Schmidt at 701-253-5992 or secretary@ndala.org for more information.
2027 Dr. Grace Holmes, MD, Nursing Scholarship application for disbursement during the 2027-2028 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, 2027, and the scholarship money will be disbursed in the spring of 2027. Affiliation with a veteran is required. Affiliation with the North Dakota American Legion family is required in some cases.
- 2027 Past Presidents Parley Grace Holmes, MD, Nursing Scholarship
Contact Department Secretary Marcy Schmidt at 701-253-5992 or secretary@ndala.org for more information.
National Scholarships:
*Please note – all the following scholarships are online only applications.
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 online applications. READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. Please contact Arliss Koski, Education Chairman, with questions at 701-400-3670 or email education@ndala.org.
