Department
Chairman - Amanda Silva - mandaztm@gmail.com
October 2024
July 2024
ScholarsApp
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The VFW
Auxiliary is proud to offer and participate in scholarship contests that
promote patriotism, assist students in furthering their education and help
students reach their full potential.
The
Scholarship Program:
- Promotes
and conducts the VFW Auxiliary Continuing Education Scholarship This
scholarship is open at any VFW Auxiliary member (who has belonged for at least
a year), his/her spouse, son or daughter with a financial need. Entrant must be
at least 18 years old. A $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to an applicant in
each of the four VFW Auxiliary Conferences.
- Promotes
and conducts the VFW Auxiliary Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest. This
contest is open to all students, including home-schooled students, in grades
9-12. The national first-place winner will receive a $15,000 scholarship.
- Promotes
and supports the VFW Patriot’s Pen Essay Contest. This
contest is open to all students, including home-schooled students, in grades
6-8. Student must be a resident of the state where entered. The national
first-place winner will receive $5,000.
- Promotes
and supports the VFW Voice of Democracy Audio-Essay Contest This
contest is open to all students, including home-schooled students, in grades
9-12. Student must be a resident of the state where entered. The national
first-place winner will receive a $30,000 scholarship.
General Scholarship Contest Information
Continuing Education
Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest
Patriot’s Pen and Voice of Democracy
Patriot’s Pen
Voice of Democracy