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VFW Patriot's Pen Youth Essay Contest

Middle school students (grades 6–8) who write an essay on the annual patriotic theme and submit it through a participating local VFW Post.

Oct 31, 202614 days left

Up to $5,000 (national first place) · Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) · Middle school (6–8)

Middle school students (grades 6–8) who write an essay on the annual patriotic theme and submit it through a participating local VFW Post.

Essays due to a participating local VFW Post by midnight Oct 31, 2026.

How to apply

Read the eligibility rules and deadline on the official Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) page. Details can change; the official page always wins.
Gather what it asks for (transcripts, references, an essay or video if required). Our essay toolkit helps you plan.
Apply before the deadline. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee (scam warning signs).