VFW Annual Youth Scholarship Competitions

More than $3 million in scholarships and awards are presented each year.

The Patriot's Pen theme for this year is:

"How Are You Inspired by America?"

Downloadable form

The Voice of Democracy theme for this year is:

"What Are the Greatest Attributes of Our Democracy?"

Downloadable form

The Smart/Maher VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher Award

for Elementary, Middle and High School Teachers and their Schools

Downloadable form

The submission deadline for Patriot's Pen / Voice of Democracy essays / 

Teacher of the Year Awards 

is October 31, 2023.

These can be turned into your local school at the front office.

If you need applications for these you can contact the Americanism Chairman at VFW Post 27. 

Or write the Americanism Chairman below:

VFW Post 27

ATTN: Americanism Chairman

CMR 467 Box 7000

APO AE 09096

VFW Opens Annual Youth Patriotic Scholarship Contests

The programs award more than $3 million to middle and high school students