Attention Parents, Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, Teachers and Friends of Middle School & High School Students:
The VFW's Annual
PATRIOT'S PEN ESSAY CONTEST
and
VOICE OF DEMOCRACY SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION
is currently accepting entries.
The Patriot Pen first-place national winner receives a $5,000 award and an all expenses-paid trip to Washington D.C.
The Voice of Democracy first-place national winner receives a $35,000 scholarship and an all expenses-paid trip to Washington D.C. Awards are also given at the local, district and state levels.
The Patriot's Pen Essay Contest is open to students in grades 6-8 (on the October 31 deadline) enrolled in a public, private, or parochial school or home study program in the United States and its territories.
Download and complete the Patriot's Pen entry form and brochure to enter.
This year's theme is "How are you Inspired by America" Essays must be submitted to VFW Post 10429, along with the completed Patriot's Pen entry form no later than the October 31st deadline.
***See the entry form and brochure for detailed instructions***
The Voice of Democracy Scholarship Competition is open to High School (grades 9-12)students who are enrolled in a public, private or parochial school or home study program in the United States and its territories.
To enter: Download and complete the Voice of Democracy entry form and brochure.
This year's theme is "What are the Greatest Attributes of Our Democracy". The audio and written essay must be submitted to VFW Post 10429, along with the completed Voice of Democracy entry form no later than the October 31st deadline.
***See the entry form and brochure for detailed instructions***
Deliver completed entries to:
Benbrook Memorial Post 10429
Veterans of Foreign Wars
1000 Stevens Road
Benbrook, TX 76126
The Post is open Thursday and Friday from 4-9
or email them to adj(at)vfw10429.org
QUESTIONS???
CONTACT Adam Stone adj(at)vfw10429.org
