The Education Program promotes the American Legion Auxiliary’s role in providing quality education for children and adults through classroom activities, literacy programs, scholarship promotion and support of education beyond high school, with a special emphasis on children of veterans and servicemembers.
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
Department Scholarships & Awards:
ALA Dept of Vermont Scholarship – Due to ALA Unit in April
Vermont Educator of the Year – Due to Department Education Chair in May
National Scholarships Opportunities:
Children of Warriors National Presidents’ Scholarship
$1,000.00 Scholarship VT Awarded
The Non-Traditional Student Scholarship $1,000.00 Scholarship VT Awarded
Spirit of Youth Scholarship $1,000.00 Scholarship VT Awarded
Awards:
National Unit Award: Most Outstanding Unit Education Program (per division)
National Department Award: Best Department Education Program (per division)
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 ALA Education Facebook 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.
For more ideas check out the National Facebook Page
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