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Offered by Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
Are you a 6th-8th grader with an interest in American history? If so, the Patriot’s Pen Youth Essay Contest may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the contest awards up to $5,000 to the 6th-8th grade students who submit the best 300-400-word essays “expressing their views based on a patriotic theme chosen by the VFW Commander-in-Chief.” Bear in mind that applications must be submitted to your local VFW post by October 31st to be considered for the scholarship.
If this scholarship sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is an organization that looks to foster camaraderie among United States veterans of overseas conflicts, serve veterans, the military and our communities, and advocate on behalf of all veterans.
This scholarship is open to students meeting the below eligibility criteria.
U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents
American Studies, History
Applicants must be 6th-8th graders.
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