The deadline to submit applications for the Annual VFW National Junior and Senior High School Scholarship Program is Nov. 1. Hundreds of dollars are available locally, with the winners moving up to the state and national competitions. The national high school winner receives a $30,000 scholarship, while the junior high winner gets $5,000.
High school students (grades 9-12) compete in the Voice of Democracy, while junior high students (grades 6-8) compete in Patriot Pen.
Here is the information needed to participate:
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3-5 minute recorded CD on the theme topic plus typed copy.
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2014 Theme Why are Veterans Important to our Nations History and Future
300-400 word essay on theme topic
2014 Theme Why I Appreciate America’s Veterans
All entries should be submitted to your local VFW Post by Nov. 1.
For more information contact Patrick R Leary, California VFW District 10, at this email: Ca.VFW.Dist10.jvc@gmail.com`
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