The VFW Auxiliary is proud to offer and participate in scholarship contests that promote patriotism, assist students in furthering their education and help students reach their full potential.

The Scholarship Program:

Promotes and conducts the VFW Auxiliary Continuing Education Scholarship

This scholarship is open to any VFW Auxiliary member (who has belonged for at least a year), his/her spouse, son, or daughter with a financial need. The entrant must be at least 18 years old. A $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to an applicant in each of the four VFW Auxiliary Conferences.

Promotes and conducts the VFW Auxiliary Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest and the 3-Dimensional Patriotic Art Contest.

These contests are open to students, including home-schooled students, in grades 9-12. The National first-place winner of the Young American Patriotic Art Contest will receive a $15,000 scholarship. The National first-place winner of the 3-Dimensional Patriotic Art Contest will receive $2,500.

Promotes and supports the VFW Patriot’s Pen Essay Contest

This contest is open to all students, including home-schooled students, in grades 6-8. The national first-place winner will receive $5,000.

Promotes and supports the VFW Voice of Democracy Audio-Essay Contest

This contest is open to all students, including home-schooled students, in grades 9-12. The national first-place winner will receive a $35,000 scholarship.