The Averyl Elaine Keriakedes Memorial Scholarship will be awarded, preferably, to a female enrolled at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln who plans to teach middle school or junior high school social studies.

The Graduate Scholarship of $200 will be awarded to a qualified applicant who is interested in teaching special education students.  Applicant must be veteran connected and hold a Bachelor’s degree.

The Practical Nursing Scholarship is a gift which must be used at the next session of a school of practical nursing.  This scholarship will not exceed $300.  Applicant must be veteran connected and a resident of Nebraska at least three (3) years immediately prior to application date.

Ruby Lorraine Paul Fund Scholarships will be awarded to a daughter, son, granddaughter, grandson, great-granddaughter or great-grandson of an American Legion or American Legion Auxiliary member who has held Nebraska membership for two years or an American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, or Sons of The American Legion member who has held Nebraska membership for two years.  Applicant must be enrolled in an accredited college or university for the current year and be a Nebraska resident for the previous three (3) years.  Scholarships exclude applicants enrolled in a school of nursing.  Applicant must be a high school senior or a graduate of an accredited high school and have maintained a “B” or better average the last two (2) semesters of high school.

The Ruby Paul Campaign Fund Scholarship will be awarded to a daughter, son, granddaughter, grandson, great-granddaughter or great-grandson of an American Legion or American Legion Auxiliary member who has held Nebraska membership for two years or an American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, or Sons of The American Legion member who has held Nebraska membership for two years.  Applicant must be enrolled in an accredited college or university for the current year and be a Nebraska resident for the previous three (3) years.  Applicant must be a high school senior or a graduate of an accredited high school and have maintained a “B” or better average the last two (2) semesters of high school.

The Roberta Marie Stretch Memorial Scholarship of $400 will be awarded to a qualified applicant enrolled or accepted into an undergraduate or graduate (masters only) program at a four year college or university.  Applicant must be veteran connected and a resident of Nebraska.  Preference will be given to former Nebraska Girls State Citizens.

Student Aid Grant or Vocational Technical Scholarship - applicant must be a resident of Nebraska and must be a veteran or veteran connected.  No individual grant shall exceed $300.  Scholarships will be payable in two halves.  Each recipient is required to send one letter per quarter, with quarter grades, to American Legion Auxiliary Department Headquarters, PO Box 5227, Lincoln, NE  68505-0227.  In case a recipient leaves school, the Department Secretary must be notified immediately.