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SCHOLARSHIPS

Department Chairman - Amanda Silva - mandaztm@gmail.com

 

October 2024 


 

July 2024 

ScholarsApp 

To ensure you are well-prepared for your role, please access the following video instructions which outline the functionalities and tools you'll need: Video Instructions.

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