2025 - 2026 Department Chairman - Tami Wagoner, tami_wagoner@hotmail.com, 425-244-0742
Scholarships – The VFW Auxiliary is proud to offer and participate in scholarship contests that promote patriotism, assist students in furthering their education and help students reach their full potential. Entries can be submitted to a local VFW. If you need assistance with connecting to a VFW in order to submit your application, contact chairman listed above.
Scholarships Opportunities:
VFW Auxiliary Continuing Education Scholarship
This scholarship is open to any VFW Auxiliary member (who has belonged for at least a year), his/her spouse, son or daughter with a financial need. Entrant must be at least 18 years old. A $1,250 scholarship will be awarded to an applicant in each of the four VFW Auxiliary Conferences.
2025-2026 Scholarship Application Due 15 February 2026
These contests are open to students, including home-schooled students, in grades 9-12. The National first-place winner of the Young American Patriotic Art Contest will receive a $15,000 scholarship. The National first-place winner of the 3-Dimensional Patriotic Art Contest will receive a $2,500. Helpful Hints
Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest- Submissions Due 31 March 2026
3-Dimensional Patriotic Art Contest - Submissions Due 31 March 2026
This contest, sponsored by the VFW, is open to all students, including home-schooled students, in grades 6-8. The national first-place winner will receive $5,000.
2025-2026 Patriots Pen Theme is "How are you showing patriotism and support for our country?"
Entries are due by 31 October 2025.
This contest, sponsored by the VFW, is open to all students, including home-schooled students, in grades 9-12. The national first-place winner will receive a $30,000 scholarship.
2025-2026 Voice of Democracy Theme is "How are you showing patriotism and support for our country?"
Entries are due by 31 October 2025.
Theme: "How I Respect the American Flag?"
This typed or written essay is due to Post by Oct 31, 2025. 3-5 graders can apply. Sponsored by VFW Department of Washington.
Scholarship Program Information (for VFW Auxiliary Members)
This program includes National scholarships for students. The Voice of Democracy is a speech writing competition, which has been around since 1947. It is open to High School students, who write and record an essay on an announced topic. The Patriot’s Pen competition is open to middle school students, who submit a written essay. The Patriotic Art competition is open to high school students who express their patriotism through art. The Auxiliary also offers a scholarship to members for their continuing education
Bulletins
Scholarships Bulletin 1
Reports
Scholarships End of Year Report (Due 15 April 2025 to Dept Chairman)
Brochures & Forms
Press Releases and judge score sheets can be found in MALTA.
Auxiliaries interested in sponsoring artwork for students not connect to a VFW Auxiliary, please email Department Secretary Cindy so she is aware.
Press Releases and judge score sheets can be found in MALTA.
Auxiliaries interested in sponsoring artwork for students not connect to a VFW Auxiliary, please email Department Secretary Cindy so she is aware.
