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VFW Youth Scholarships
By Veterans of Foreign Wars
Award
Up to $35,000
Deadline
Oct 31, 2026
Eligibility
All Grades
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Voice of Democracy and Patriot's Pen essay contests award scholarships to thoughtful young writers.
Voice of Democracy (grades 9-12) offers up to $35,000; Patriot's Pen (grades 6-8) offers up to $5,000.
Who can apply
High school seniorNo citizenship requirement listedNationwide (U.S.)
- U.S. student in grades 6-12
- Original audio or written essay on the year's theme
What the application asks for
Essay requiredEssay or writing
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