Scholarships
PROGRAM GOALS
Student Participation
Recipient Recognition
Community Awareness
Increase Fund
Scholarships – This program includes National scholarships for students. The Voice of
Democracy is a speech writing competition, which has been around since
1947. It is open to High School students, who write and record an
essay on an announced topic. The Patriot’s Pen competition is open to
middle school students, who submit a written essay. The Patriotic Art
competition is open to high school students who express their
patriotism through art. The Auxiliary also offers a scholarship to
members for their continuing education.
Continuing Education Scholarship. This $1,250 scholarship is open to any VFW Auxiliary member, spouse, son, or daughter. Many of our members and family members go to school and could benefit from extra funds. You should actively promote this scholarship. The requirements are in the National program book. The deadline is February 15, 2025, and applications get mailed directly to National.
Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest AND 3-Dimensional Patriotic Art Contest
Get you VFW involved in this program. This is open to all students, including homeschooled and parochial schools in grades 9–12. The rules and student brochure are available at www.vfwauxiliary.org/scholarships. Application must be filled out and completed including all signatures requested. Art must have been completed in the current school year. Students must be aware of proper use and display of the American Flag. Nineteen (19) places are awarded money for Patriotic Art. 3-Dimensional Art is awarded first through 4th place. Art will be judged on patriotic theme and technique. One entry per Auxiliary will be allowed. Deadline to local Auxiliary, March 31, 2025. District Judging is not required. Deadline to Department April 15, 2025.
Voice of Democracy One of the best ways’ members can support their VFW Post is through the VFW Essay Contests that are comprised of Voice of Democracy for grades 9–12 and Patriots Pen for grades 6–8. Auxiliary members should assist in getting the information for this outstanding program to others in their communities. The purpose of the Auxiliary is to support the VFW, and this is one activity that needs further publicity and backing.
The deadline for each division is the same: Posts receive by October 31, 2024; Judging to be completed by November 15, 2024; Completion of District Judging December 15, 2024; Completion of Department Judging January 10, 2025; Department winners sent to National by January 15, 2025. Rules at www.vfw.org.
Voice of Democracy– Theme: "Is America today, our forefather’s Vision?”
Patriots Pen–Theme: "My Voice in America’s Democracy?”
Look under the Members Only Aux Tab to see the report form
