2026-2027 Voice of Democracy Theme is "What a Veteran Taught Me About America."
Entries are due by 31 October 2026.
2026–2027 Theme: "What I Would Say to a Founding Father"
This typed or written essay is due to Post by Oct 31, 2026. Sponsored by VFW Department of Washington.
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. Entrant must be at least 18 years old. A $1,250 scholarship will be awarded to an applicant in each of the four VFW Auxiliary Conferences.
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 a $2,500. Helpful Hints
Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest- Submissions Due 31 March 2026
3-Dimensional Patriotic Art Contest - Submissions Due 31 March 2026
