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Danny Dietz Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 322
Essay Contest
Patriot Pen
Scholarship
Students
grade 6-8
The
essay contest encourages young minds to examine America’s history, along with
their own experiences in modern American society, by drafting a 300 to 400
word essay, expressing their views based on a patriotic theme.
The
2026-27 theme is: "What a Veteran Taught Me About America.”
1st Place Winner $300,
2nd and 3rd Place Winner $100
Deadline October 26, 2026
The first-place winner from each
state competes for national awards totaling $50,000, with each first-place
state winner receiving a minimum of $500 at the national level. The national
first-place winner wins $5,000 and an all-expense-paid trip to Washington,
D.C., in March.
https://www.vfw.org/community/youth-and-education/youth-scholarships
***Call or email for questions, information, apply:***
Adam Donahue, VFW Post 322, Senior Vice Commander,
svc@vfw322.org
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