VFW and Auxiliary Scholarship Contests:
Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest for grades 9-12
Student deadline to local VFW Auxiliary March 31, 2023
2 Dimensional Art Forms accepted: Canvas or Paper No Frames
Art should be at least 8" x 10" no larger than 18" x 24"
Use watercolor, pencil, pastel, charcoal, tempera, crayon, acrylic, pen, ink, oil, marker
3-Dimentional Patriotic Art Contest for grades 9-12
Student deadline to local VFW Auxiliary March 31, 2023
Three-Dimensional Art can be paper, papier-mâché, pottery, clay, metal work, fabric, etc.
Entries should be no larger than 18" in any direction
Entries may not weigh more than 5 lbs
A typed explanation of the entry (250 words or less) and application must be attached.
Digital art, photography and jewelry are NOT ACCEPTED.
Art will be judged on patriotic theme and technique.
Voice of Democracy Contest - A 3-5 minute audio essay for grades 9-12
Contest Theme 2022- "Why Is The Veteran Important"
Student Deadline to local VFW October 31, 2022
Record your audio essay on a flash drive or other electronic means. ( CD's are not accepted.)
Judged on Originality / Content / Delivery
Patriot's Pen Contest - A written essay for grades 6-8
Contest Theme 2022- "My Pledge to Our Veterans"
Student Deadline to local VFW October 31, 2022
Judged on Knowledge of the theme / Theme development / Clarity of Ideas
Continuing Education Scholarship- Deadline is February 15, 2023!
This scholarship is open to assist members and their immediate family members who wish to
further their education for a college degree or career direction at a vocational/technical school.
Applicant must be 18 years of age.
Details:
- The Continuing Education Scholarship is open to any VFW Auxiliary member (who has belonged for at least one year), their spouse, son or daughter with financial need.
- Complete the application and submit an essay of 300 words or less.
- A $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to an applicant in each of the four Conferences.
- Applications must be received at National Headquarters by February 15, 2023.
Spread the word about our wonderful scholarship contests. Visit the National VFW Auxiliary website at :
vfwauxiliary.org/scholarships or vfw.org for any applications, information, and helpful hints.