Youth Scholarship Contest

The VFW is dedicated to promoting patriotism and investing in our future generation. If you are a democracy-loving high school student interested in a $35,000 college scholarship or a patriotic middle school student interested in winning $5,000, these scholarships may be for you.

Middle and high school students aspiring to join VFW's national scholarship contests must complete their essays and apply for the Voice of Democracy or Patriot's Pen by October 31st at midnight.

- Voice of Democracy is for grades 9-12, offering a $35,000 college scholarship to the national winner. This year's theme: "Greatest Attributes of Our Democracy."

- Patriot's Pen is for grades 6-8, awarding $5,000 to the national middle school winner. This year's theme: "How Are You Inspired by America?"

To participate, students should contact their local VFW Post or learn more at vfw.org/YouthScholarships.