Junior Activities Committee

Purpose: The purpose of the Junior Activities Committee is to inspire active participation in members aged 17 and under so they become engaging, productive members who will want to continue their American Legion Auxiliary membership into adulthood. Standing Rule 6, National Committees – Mission Outreach

Key Program Statements:

• To inspire active participation in members age 17 and under so that they will become engaging, productive members who will want to continue their American Legion Auxiliary membership into adulthood.
• To build the Junior Activities program one member at a time by giving Junior members a voice and an opportunity to participate.
• To promote and encourage Junior participation in the Patch Program in order to teach them about the mission of the American Legion Auxiliary.
• To make Junior meetings fun and informative.

 State/Department: National Headquarters will award each state/department winner a $1,000 scholarship (47 scholarships total).

National: From the potential 52 state/department scholarship winners, the national Education Committee will select 5 winners (1 per division) for a $5,000 scholarship based on a scoring rubric.

SCHOLARSHIP RULES

1. Candidates for this award shall be/shall have been Junior members of the American Legion Auxiliary, have held membership in the American Legion Auxiliary for the past three consecutive years, and must be a paid member for the current membership year. Applicant must continue their membership in the American Legion Auxiliary during the scholarship period.
2. Applicants must be in their senior year of high school.
3. This is a scholarship to attend an accredited institution of higher education. Applicants must be of good character and have grades that meet entrance requirements at the institution of their choice. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA using a 4.0 scale.
4. Completed applications are DUE ON OR BEFORE MARCH 1, 2024, 11:59 PM Eastern.
5. Judging, at all levels, shall be on the following basis:

• Character/Leadership   30%
• Essay/Application   30%
• Academic Achievement   40%

SCHOLARSHIP RULES

1. Candidates for this award shall have been Junior members of the American Legion Auxiliary, held membership in the American Legion Auxiliary for the past three consecutive years and be a paid member for the current membership year. Applicant must continue their membership in the American Legion Auxiliary during the scholarship period.
2. This scholarship is intended for the traditional college student with no interruption in education, who is at least in the first semester of college or technical school but not yet attained a bachelor’s degree. Any member who is a non-traditional student (a student returning to the classroom after some time away from college) is welcome to apply for the American Legion Auxiliary Non-Traditional Student Scholarship. 
3. This is a scholarship to attend an accredited institution of higher education for the completion of a bachelor’s degree. Applicants must have completed at least one semester with grades that meet continuation requirements at the institution of their choice. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA using a 4.0 scale.
4. Previous American Legion Auxiliary national scholarship recipients are welcome to apply.
5. Judging, at all levels, shall be on the following basis:

• Leadership, Character, and ALA Participation (as presented in applicant’s essay) 50%
• Academic Achievement 25%
• Completed Application 25%

1. Candidates for this award shall be direct descendants of veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces during eligibility dates for membership in The American Legion: April 6, 1917, to November 11, 1918; and any time after December 7, 1941. Membership in The American Legion Family is not required for this scholarship.
2. Applicants must be in their senior year of high school.
3. This is a scholarship to attend an accredited institution of higher education.
4. Applicants must complete 50 hours of volunteer service within the community during their high school years. Hours must be verified in writing by the recipient organization(s).
5. Completed applications are DUE ON OR BEFORE MARCH 1, 11:59 PM Eastern.
6. Judging, at all levels, shall be on the following basis:

• 30% - Character/Leadership
• 30% - Essay/Application
• 40% - Academic Achievement

 If your Junior is 8 years old or older, we want to see them at a national Junior meeting! We’re going to meet new friends, do a service project for caregivers, and have tons of fun! The meetings are on a Saturday, one in each ALA division. We can’t wait to see your Junior there! 

Is the Junior meeting right for your Junior?

• Yes - if they are interested in meeting other Junior members and national leaders outside of their local area who share their passion for helping veterans!
• Yes - if they want to share great ideas with other Junior members across the country and learn more about what it means to be a member of the American Legion Auxiliary!

Five ALA Mission Trainings and national Junior meetings are planned. They will be held at the same time and locations throughout the winter and spring. 

2024-2025 ALA Mission Training & National Junior Meetings

Nashville – November 16
Denver – November 16
Des Moines – January 25
Las Vegas – February 1
Boston – February 1