American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship (Department of Alabama)
American Legion Auxiliary, Department of Alabama
$850 a year (credit for books, tuition and board) at 13 Alabama public universities for Alabama residents who are children or grandchildren of veterans of listed wars.
- How much
- $850 per year
- Who qualifies
- Child or grandchild of a veteran of WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Beirut/Grenada, Panama or Desert Shield/Storm
- Applicant and veteran must be Alabama residents; attend one of the listed Alabama public universities; 3.0 GPA to renew.
- For high school seniors, students starting college, undergrads
- Partly need-based: your FAFSA can affect whether you get it or how much.
- When to apply
- Due April 1, 2027 Annual; must reach the Auxiliary office by April 1.
- How to apply
- Handwrite the application (qualifications, age, need), and send it in one envelope with high school/college transcripts, three recommendation letters (school, church, non-relative friend/neighbor), a small photo, a birth certificate showing relationship and a copy of the veteran's service record to American Legion Auxiliary, PO Box 606, Montgomery, AL 36101, by April 1
- What you'll need
- state application + transcript + recommendation
- Last checked
- October 5, 2026, against the official page (alison.legislature.state.al.us), page 2, page 3, page 4 and page 5
The details
Forty four-year scholarships placed at specific Alabama public universities (Alabama, UAB, UAH, Auburn, AUM, Jacksonville State, Troy, Montevallo, North Alabama, South Alabama, West Alabama, Alabama State, Alabama A&M), some for nursing/medicine. Worth $850 per year, given as credit for books, tuition and board at the school (no cash). For descendants of veterans of WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Beirut/Grenada, Panama, or Desert Shield/Storm; both the applicant and the veteran must be Alabama residents. Awarded annually; to renew, keep a 3.0 GPA and have a completed application on file. Scored by the Auxiliary's scholarship committee. Scholarships can't be moved between campuses.
More money from Alabama
- (Re)Engage Alabama Grant ProgramUp to $1,500 per semester (community college, associate) or $3,000 per semester (university, bachelor's) for full-time students; prorated for 6-11 hours
- Alabama Student Assistance Program (ASAP)$300 to $5,000 per academic year
- Alabama Student Grant Program (ASGP)Up to $3,000 per academic year (amount varies with available funds)
- Senior Adult Scholarship (Tuition Waiver) - Alabama Community College SystemTuition waived (fees, books and supplies not covered)
Keep looking
- Answer a few questions to see every program you qualify for
- Nearby states: Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee
- Federal aid and national scholarships (open to students in any state)
- The FAFSA in plain English (2027-28)
- Should I file the FAFSA if I don't think I'll qualify?
- FAFSA deadlines by state (2027-28)
- The FAFSA for parents: what you need to do
- How to save on textbooks: free, rented and cheaper options
We list programs; we don't decide who gets them. Always check the official page before you apply. Spot something wrong? Tell us.