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SOY

Scout of the Year - 2023/2024

Annually, your VFW Post selects one Scout to be presented to department/state level to be considered for national recognition for VFW Scout of the Year.

Did you know that VFW Post 2100 in Everett, WA helped establish the very first scout troop (Troop 1)? The VFW and the scouts have a long-standing history and relationship which is why we are proud to offer our 2023/2024 Scout of the Year Program. This program provides members of the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts to be recognized for their standout citizenship, patriotism, and love of country. The deadline for this is March 1, 2024.

Download the entry form here, then bring it to our post for submission.

CES

VFW Auxiliary Continuing Education Scholarship - 2023/2024

The VFW Auxiliary is please to present this National Scholarship to assist VFW Auxiliary members and their immediate family who wish to further their education by pursuing a college degree or a career direction at a vocational/technical school. One (1) scholarship will be awarded each year to a selected candidate in each of the four (4) VFW Auxiliary Conferences.

The $1,250 scholarship shall be used in the academic year following completion of the contest. The scholarship will be paid directly to the American college/university or vocational/technical school of the awardee's choice.

Eligibility

VFW Auxiliary member for at least one full year by the application submission deadline of February 15
The spouse, son and/or daughter of a VFW Auxiliary member that has been a member for at least one full year by the application submission deadline of February 15
Applicant must be 21 years of age or older by the application submission deadline of February 15
Previous National Continuing Education Scholarship winner are NOT eligible

Download the entry form here, then bring it to our post for submission.

3-D

3-Dimensional Patriotic Art Contest - 2023/2024

The VFW National Auxiliary is pleased to present this National Scholarship to assist students who wish to further their education. This scholarship contest recognizes young artists and encourages patriotism in youth. Entries will be judged on originality of concept, presentation and patriotism expressed, content of how it relates to patriotism and clarity of ideas, design technique, total impact of work.

Contest Eligibility

Students in grades 9-12 by March 31 deadline who are enrolled in public, private, parochial, or home school program in the United States, its territories and possessions, or dependents of U.S. military or civilian personnel in overseas schools.
Although U.S. citizenship is not required, students must be lawful U.S. permanent residents or have applied for permanent residence (the application for which has not been denied) and intends to become a U.S. citizen.
Student does not have to be related to a VFW or VFW Auxiliary member to participate.
Foreign exchange students, students age 20 or older, GED and adult education students, or National winner of previous 3-Dimensional Patriotic Art Contests are NOT eligible.

Contest Rules

Entry must be completed during the current school year.
Entry must be three dimensional.
Entry must be paper, papier mache, pottery, sculpture, fabric, wood, metalwork, etc.
Entry may not be larger than 18" in any direction.
Entry may not weigh more than 5 pounds.
Complete contest entry form and submit with entry.
Complete typed explanation of the steps taken to create the 3-Dimensional art entry and an artist statement (250 words or less) and submit with entry.
Parent or guardian signature required on contest entry form.
If the American Flag is used, it must conform to the Federal Flag Code in relation to colors, number of stars and stripes and other pertinent rules of the code.
Digital art, photography, weapons, art generated by a 3-D printer and jewelry are NOT accepted.

Download the entry form here, then bring it to our post for submission.

YACPAC

Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest - 2023/2024

Contest Eligibility

Students in grades 9-12 by March 31 deadline who are enrolled in public, private, parochial, or home school program in the United States, its territories and possessions, or dependents of U.S. military or civilian personnel in overseas schools.
Although U.S. citizenship is not required, students must be lawful U.S. permanent residents or have applied for permanent residence (the application for which has not been denied) and intends to become a U.S. citizen.
Student does not have to be related to a VFW or VFW Auxiliary member to participate.
Foreign exchange students, students age 20 or older, GED and adult education students, or National winner of previous Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contests are NOT eligible.

Contest Rules

Entry must be completed during the current school year.
Entry must be two dimensional.
Watercolor, pencil, pastel, charcoal, tempera, crayon, acrylic, pen, ink, oil, marker or other media may be used.
Entry must be on canvas or paper.
Do not frame two-dimensional pieces art.
Submit canvas entries on a stretched frame or canvas board.
Other entries if matted must be matted in white. Do not use color mats.
Reinforce the back with heavy paper.
Mounted and floating mats may also be used.
Entry may not be smaller than 8" x 10" and not larger than 18" x 24", not including mat.
Complete contest entry form and submit with entry.
Complete typed explanation of the entry (250 words or less) and submit with entry.
Parent or guardian signature required on contest entry form.
If the American Flag is used, it must conform to the Federal Flag Code in relation to colors, number of stars and stripes and other pertinent rules of the code.
Digital art and photography are NOT accepted.

Download the entry form here, then bring it to our post for submission.