Voice of Democracy Scholarship Competition

The Voice of Democracy Scholarship Competition (VOD) is for students in grades 9-12. The high school students have the opportunity to compete in the annual 3- 5 minute audio-essay competition and win thousands of dollars in scholarships, a trip to Washington, D.C, as well as dozens of other awards. This program is endorsed by the National Association of Secondary School Principals. (NASSP)

The state awardees currently receive at least a $1,000 national scholarship and any one of them could win the $30,000 first place award. Contact our Post for a brochure and the application.

Patriot’s Pen Essay Competition

The Patriot’s Pen Essay Competition is for students in grades 6, 7, and 8. These students have the opportunity to compete in the VFW’s annual essay competition and win thousands of dollars in U.S. Savings Bonds and a trip to the VFW and Ladies Auxiliary Community Service Conference. This program is endorsed by the National Association of Secondary School Principals. (NASSP)

Currently, the top 45 national winners all receive at least a $1,000 savings bond. The first place award currently is a $10,000 savings bond plus an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. for the awardee and a parent or guardian. Contact our Post for a brochure and the application.

VFW Scout of the Year Scholarship

The VFW Scout of the Year Scholarship is for a registered, active member of a Boy Scout Troop, Venturing Crew, or Sea Scout Ship who has been the recipient of the Eagle Scout Award, Venture Silver Award, or Quartermaster Award. In addition, the Scout must have demonstrated practical citizenship in school, Scouting, and the community; have reached his or her 15 th birthday and is enrolled in high school at the time of selection. Entrance is only through one VFW Post. Contact our Post for a brochure and the application.

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