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SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS (STATE LEVEL)

All entries must be submitted to a local VFW Post by October 31. 

VOICE OF DEMOCRACY

 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grade students
 State winners receive an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C. to enjoy our nation’s capital and compete for $154,000 in scholarships - first place receiving a $30,000 scholarship.
1st Place $3,000.00 scholarship
2nd Place $2,000.00 scholarship
3rd Place $1,000.00 scholarship

 


PATRIOT'S PEN

 6th, 7th and 8th grade students
 The first-place national winner receives a $5,000 award and an all-expenses-paid trip to
Washington D.C., where they tour the city. 
1st Place $500.00 cash
2nd Place $200.00 cash
3rd Place $150.00 cash
4th Place-10th Place $100.00 cash

 

TEACHER OF THE YEAR

The VFW annually recognizes the nation’s top
certified/licensed elementary, junior high and high school
teachers who teach and promote America’s history,
traditions and citizenship education effectively. 
1st Place in category K-5 $500.00 cash
1st Place in category 6-8 $200.00 cash
1st Place in category 9-12 $150.00 cash