Veterans of Foreign Wars Programs Overview
Learn about the core programs offered by the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), including scholarships, essay contests like Patriot's Pen and Voice of Democracy, recognition programs, and awards for teachers and scouts. Get details on eligibility, requirements, submission dates, and prizes for each program. Discover how these initiatives inspire patriotism and civic responsibility in American youth.
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Overview Programs Introduction Core Programs Patriot s Pen Voice of Democracy Teacher of the Year Scout of the Year Recognition Programs Public Servant Awards Program Submissions 2
Core Programs Scholarships: Patriot s Pen Voice of Democracy Smart/Maher VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher of the Year Scout of the Year 3
Patriots Pen Eligibility: Middle School Students (Grades 6-8 or Home Study) Requirements: Written essay no less than 300 but no more than 400 words 2023-2024 Patriotic Theme: How Are You Inspired by America? 4
Patriots Pen Contd AL Department Winner awarded a minimum $500. First Place National Winner award is currently $5,000. Submission Dates: Submitted to Post NLT: 31 October 2023 Submitted to District NLT: 1 December 2023 Submit to Department: 1 January 2024 5
Voice of Democracy Eligibility: High School students (Grades 9-12 or Home Study) Requirements: Original 3-5 minute (+ or 5 second max.) audio essay on a flash drive. 2023-2024 Patriotic Theme: What Are the Greatest Attributes of Our Democracy? 6
Voice of Democracy Contd AL Department Winner awarded a minimum $1,500. First Place National Winner top Scholarship $35,000. All expense paid trip to Washington DC Submission Dates: Submitted to Post NLT: 31 October 2023 Submitted to District NLT: 1 December 2023 Submit to Department: 1 January 2024 7
SMART/MAHER VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher of the Year Eligibility: Available for all Teachers (K-12) Requirements: Teachers who promote civic responsibility, flag etiquette and patriotism are prime candidates for this award. Submission Dates: Submitted to Post NLT: 31 October 2023 Submitted to District NLT: 1 December 2023 Submit to Department: 1 January 2024 8
Scout of the Year Eligibility: Boy or Girl Scout Troop, Venturing Crew, or a Sea Scout Ship who have received the Eagle Scout Award, Girl Scout Gold Award, Venture Summit Award or Sea Scout Quartermaster Award. Submission Dates: Submitted to Post NLT: 1 March 2024 Submit to Department: 1 April 2024 9
Recognition Programs Public Servant Award Citations: Emergency Medical Technician National Award Law Enforcement National Award Firefighters National Award Submission Dates: Submitted to Post NLT: 1 December 2023 Submit to Department: 1 January 2023 10
Recognition Programs Public Servant Award Citations: Emergency Medical Technician National Award Law Enforcement National Award Firefighters National Award Submission Dates: Submitted to Post NLT: 1 December 2023 Submit to Department: 1 January 2023 11
