Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

September 30, 2026

175 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

VAVS Scholarship

Funder: American Legion Auxiliary Department of Minnesota

Geographic Scope: National (Veterans Affairs system)

Focus Areas: Education for student volunteers

Eligible Applicants: Veterans Affairs Volunteer Services (VAVS) Student Volunteers who are nominated by their Veterans Affairs medical center

Overview: Each Veterans Affairs medical center may nominate one VAVS Student Volunteer to be considered for this scholarship.

Application Timeline: 2025-2026 applications are closed; 2026-2027 applications will open September 2026

Contact & Resources:

  • www.mnala.org/scholarships

  • www.alaforveterans.org/scholarships
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Interested VAVS Student Volunteers should contact their local Veterans Affairs medical center for nomination
    2. Visit www.mnala.org/scholarships or www.alaforveterans.org/scholarships for complete instructions and application forms
    3. 2025-2026 applications are currently closed
    4. 2026-2027 applications will open September 2026

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    veteranseducation

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