Important Dates:

  • November 17-21, 2025: American Education Week
  • March 1: National scholarship applications due
  • April 15: Purple Up! Day for Military Children
  • May 3-9, 2026: Teacher Appreciation Week
  • May 15: Department chairmen reports due to division chairmen; cc: national chairman
  • June 1: Awards submissions due

Purpose: The purpose of the Education Committee is to promote quality education for children—especially for military children—and adults. Standing Rule #6, Mission Outreach Programs.

Key Program Statements

  • To promote quality education for children, especially for military children, and adults 
  • To encourage schools to invite veterans to speak in their classrooms
  • To provide scholarships for students who desire a college education
  • To Support legislation that establishes new scholarship opportunities
  • To support the Education program and scholarship opportunities of The American Legion

Looking for ideas?

ALA Committee Facebook Groups are spaces on the social media network for ALA members to discuss or share about broad or narrow topics related to each committee. Groups provide an arena for organic discussion about your local programs or services and present the opportunity to cultivate brand awareness.

This is a place to share service activities and events, ask questions, obtain information, and network for those interested in the American Legion Auxiliary Education program

https://www.facebook.com/groups/ALAEducation

Contact Education Committee: Education@ALAforVeterans.org


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ALA Scholarship Fund

You can help the ALA give the gift of education by donating to our scholarship funds.

Investing in the education of our young people is investing in the future of our country. You can help the ALA give the gift of education by donating to our scholarship funds. Since 2014, the American Legion Auxiliary has helped over 150 students chase their dreams by awarding annual scholarships. In 2019, we distributed over $130,000 to deserving young people.

“I could not be more honored to be a recipient of your Spirit of Youth Scholarship. This award has been an absolute blessing to me and my family. It has allowed me to pursue my nursing degree in the school of my dreams without damaging my family financially. I am so incredibly grateful for this gift from the Auxiliary every day.”
- Allison Horne, ALA Spirit of Youth Scholarship Recipient