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SCHOLARSHIPS

The Department of Wyoming American Legion Auxiliary assists with the following National and Department of Wyoming Scholarship programs:

American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship Information Spreadsheet for 2025-2026

Education - Department of WY

2024-2025

SCHOLARSHIPS

The American Legion Auxiliary has four national scholarships that are awarded each year:

• Children of Warriors National Presidents’ Scholarship–15 $5,000 scholarships

• Spirit of Youth Scholarship – 5 $5,000 scholarships, up to 47 $1,000 scholarships

• Non-Traditional Student Scholarship – 5 $2,000 scholarships

• Member Loyalty Scholarship – 10 $2,500 scholarships

All require on-line applications (http://www.alaforveterans.org/scholarships) with closing date of March 1, 2025.

The Department of Wyoming has two scholarships available with application forms available on http://www.wylegionaux.org:

• E.A. Blackmore Scholarship – 1 $1,000 scholarship

• Dorothy Alden Memorial Scholarship

Girl State attendees are eligible for the following scholarships:

• Samsung Scholarship - $10,000 application on National website

• Various scholarships to the University of Wyoming as well as the Community Colleges throughout the state


Annual Reporting Guidelines – due May 1, 2025 Include photos in high-resolution format (at least 3000 DPI) using "actual size" for attaching to e-mail.

1. How did you promote Give 10 to Education? – Give 10 items (pens, pencils, balls, etc.) to local school(s)

2. How did you participate in American Education Week and Teacher Appreciation Week?

3. How did you participate in Veterans in Community Schools?

4. Did you offer any scholarships in your Unit? Did you have any participation in National Scholarships?

Send to Linda Orr, PO Box 465, Ranchester, WY 82839 or linda54.orr@gmail.com by May 1, 2025. Questions? Call 307-655-9839