It is important to acknowledge the sacrifices of our servicemembers who preserve our freedom, but that is not enough. The sacrifices of the children of those who served should also be honored. Providing funds to assist these children so they can pursue higher education is a concrete way of showing how much we, as a nation, care.
The American Legion Auxiliary sponsors the Children of Warriors National Presidents' Scholarship to support the children of our warriors. These scholarships are awarded to 15 students annually who excel in academics and volunteer in their communities.
“The American Legion Auxiliary offering the Children of Warriors scholarship, to know that someone was thinking about me and that someone cared about me … was the biggest light at the end of the tunnel. I was leaving my family, leaving a lot of my connection to the military, and someone was still there to support me, and there were organizations vested in my interests. It really just meant the world to me.”
