VFW National Scholarships and Contests
Voice of Democracy
The VFW's Voice of Democracy is an audio-essay constest that provides high school students the opportunity to voice their opinion about their personal obligations as an American and to address their responsibility to our country.
The essay must be submitted each fall. For specific details follow the prompt below to be taken to the program and program resources.
Patriot's Pen
Patriot's Pen is a national essay contest where Youth between sixth and eighth grades draft a 300-400 word essay chosen by the VFW Commander-in-Chief.
The essay is submitted each for. For specific details follow the prompt below to be taken tot he program and program resources.
Scout of the Year Program
Scout of the Year provides members of the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts to be recognized for their standout citizenship, patriotism, and love of country.
For more information on Scout of the Year, please follow the prompt below for program information.
VFW Auxiliary and Local VFW Scholarships and Contests
Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest
College of DuPage Book Scholarship
The VFW Auxiliary is proud to present the Young American Creative Patriotic Ary Contest. Each year prior to March 31st, students in grades 9-12 submit their art to the contest.
For specific program information and guidelines, click the promot below.
The College of DuPage Book Scholarship offers $250 for books to Veterans, and their children who attend the College of DuPage.
Use the contact page tab or email in the footer to request consideration for this scholarship.
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