The American Legion Auxiliary Kirby Stewart Unit 24 is proud to support Manatee County students pursuing higher education. Whether you’re heading to a Florida college or entering a technical, vocational, or nursing path, we want to help you reach your goals!
1. Kirby Stewart American Legion Auxiliary Unit 24 is sponsoring two (4) scholarships for $1,000 each, for high school seniors who will be enrolling in a Florida College in the fall. All information required for this scholarship is found in the application. The application and all additional material, requested in the application, must be received by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 1, 2026.
Application For 2027 High School Scholarship
If you are unable to email (to the email address specified in the application) the additional materials required, in the application, then deliver to: Auxiliary Office, Attention Liz Streb 2000 75th Street West, Bradenton, FL 34209) by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 1, 2026.
2. The American Legion Department of Florida offers several scholarships. Eligibility requirements, deadlines and application forms are available online at www.alafl.org/scholarships/.
3. Other scholarship applications, sponsored by The American Legion, can be found at www.legion.org/scholarships. For several of these scholarships, membership in the American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary is not required.
TECHNICAL/VOCATIONAL/MEDICAL FIELD OF STUDY:
We are privileged to be able to offer one, $2,000 scholarship for students, from our area, that are enrolled in or plan to enroll in a technical, vocational or nursing field of study in the State of Florida.
Applicants will be selected according to academic record and need. Special consideration is given to students involved in Community Service supporting Americanism, National Security, Veteran Affairs & Rehabilitation, and/or Children and Youth.
Preference is given to students that are members of American Legion Auxiliary Unit 24 and/or family members of American Legion Auxiliary Unit 24, as well as members of the American Legion Post 24 and/or Sons of the American Legion Post 24. Membership, however, is not required to apply for this scholarship.
All information required for this scholarship is found in the application. The application and all additional material, requested in the application, must be received by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 1, 2026
Application for 2027 Technical, Vocational/Nursing Student
The American Legion Auxiliary as well as the American Legion, are offering several scholarships offering great opportunities to support your education needs. Please check out the eligibility requirements, deadlines and application forms at the sites listed below.
The American Legion Auxiliary has several scholarships at https://www.alaforveterans.org/scholarships/.
Also The American Legion has scholarships at https://www.legion.org/scholarships.
