Award Amount: up to $5,000

Eligibility:

• Open to students in grades 6th, 7th, 8th

• Submit a typed essay of 300-400 words and completed entry form to a VFW Post for judging.

• 2026-2027 Theme “What a Veteran Taught Me About America”

Deadline: October 31, 2026

To apply: https://bit.ly/4lMkNV1