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American Legion Department of Nebraska Sons of the American Legion Scholarship

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$500

deadline Due: March 1, 2026

Eligibility

American Legion Department of Nebraska Sons of the American Legion Scholarship, with an application deadline in March, offers numerous awards of $500 each. Military service requirements apply. Restricted to those with financial need.

Description

The American Legion Department of Nebraska Sons of the American Legion Scholarship will be awarded to students who must be a current member of a Sons of the American Legion Squadron in Nebraska or, a son, grandson, or great grandson, adopted or stepson, step-grandson, or step-great grandson of any military veteran alive or deceased. If not a current Legion member, a copy of the veteran's DD214 discharge papers or any other verifying documents must be submitted. Applicants must be enrolled in a public, private, or home school and be earning sufficient credits to graduate from high school at the conclusion of the spring of that school year semester as of that school year's scholarship application deadline. Applicants must be enrolled or accepted in an accredited institution of higher education which includes university, college, or technical school, public or private. Applicants must submit certification blocks signed by school officials, applicants, and parents or guardians, and a school seal or an official rubber stamp affixed to school certification. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the American Legion Department of Nebraska for more information.