2026 - 2027 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:
Submit your scholarship entries to your nearest VFW Auxiliary.
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.
- Application opens 1 June 2026 and closes on 15 February 2027
- Application can be found in Malta
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 2027
3-Dimensional Patriotic Art Contest - Submissions Due 31 March 2027
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.
2026-2027 Patriots Pen Theme is "What a Veteran Taught Me About America." Entries are due by 31 October 2026.
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.
2026-2027 Voice of Democracy Theme is "What a Veteran Taught Me About America."
Entries are due by 31 October 2026.
Theme: "What I would say to a founding father?"
This typed or written essay is due to Post by Oct 31, 2026. 3-5 graders can apply. Sponsored by VFW Department of Washington.
Scholarship Chairs: Press Releases, judge score sheets and other resources can be found in MALTA.
