YOUTH PROGRAMS

YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS

NATIONAL PROGRAMS 
VOICE OF DEMOCRACY AND PATRIOT'S PEN

31 Oct 2023

Voice of Democracy and Patriot Pen Details>>>>>>>
At the turn of the century, the founders of the Veterans of Foreign Wars created an organization that would honor and serve veterans and perpetuate the values and ideals for which those veterans served. Although men of vision, it is doubtful they could imagine the millions of Americans impacted today by the VFW’s youth, scholarship and recognition programs.

There are three (3) scholarship programs supported by VFW POST 7110:
1)  National VFW Scholarship Program - Voice of Democracy
2)  National VFW Scholarship Program - Patriot's Pen
3)  VFW Post 7110 / Auxiliary Member Only Scholarship Program


​VFW Post 7110 / Auxiliary Members Only Scholarship Program is a youth scholarship program for children, grandchildren, of current or deceased Member of  Post 7110 and or Auxiliary.  Qualifications must be related to Post 7110 member and or Auxiliary member - Must be children , Grandchildren or Great Grandchildren. 


POC - Bill Kinsel                                          "OR"                         Corkey Guenter                                     
(210) 373-1581                                                                                  (916) 204-8644
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03 Mar 2023
​​VFW National Program - Voice of  Democracy and Patriot's Pen - Every year, hundreds of thousands of students participate in the Voice of Democracy Scholarship Competition and the Patriot’s Pen Essay Contest, garnering more than $3.4 million in scholarships and incentives.

Program Information:
Voice of Democracy
Patriot’s Pen

POC - Bill Kinsel                                          "OR"                        POC - Corkey Guenter                                  
(210) 373-1581                                                                                  (916) 204-8644
VFWPOST7110.adjutant@gmail.com                                   gcorkyg@sbcglobal.net

Teacher Award

VFW launched the National Citizenship Education Teacher Award in 1999 to recognize classroom teachers for promoting citizenship education with their students. Each National award teacher winner and his/her school receives $1,000 award and a plaque.
Program Information: National Citizenship Education Teacher Award

Young American Creative Patriotic Art
Scholarship Brochure and Entry Form

Each year, more than 3,500 high school students from across the country participate in the VFW Auxiliary’s Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest. The contest began in 1979 to recognize up-and-coming artists and encourage patriotism in youth.

VFW Auxiliary National Illustrating America Art Contest

​Who is Eligible to Apply?

  • Any student in grades 9-12 who is enrolled in a public, private or parochial high school or home study program in the United States.
  • Maximum student age of 18 at time of local entry.
  • Student must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
  • Applicant does not have to be related to a VFW or VFW Auxiliary member to participate, but the student must attend school in the same state as the sponsoring VFW Auxiliary.

​What are the Scholarship Submission Requirements?

  • Two-dimensional art must be on canvas or paper. Watercolor, pencil, pastel, charcoal, tempera, crayon, acrylic, pen, ink, oil, marker or other media taught may be used.
  • Do not frame two-dimensional pieces.
  • Submit canvas entries on a stretcher frame or canvas board. Other entries must be
    matted in white. Do not use color mats. Reinforce the back with heavy paper. Mounted and floating mats may also be used.
  • The art should be no smaller than 8” x 10” but no larger than 18” x 24”, not including mat.
  • Three dimensional art can be paper, papier-mâché, pottery, clay, metal work, fabric, etc.
  • Pieces should be no smaller than 8” in any direction and no larger than 24” in any direction.
  • Art cannot be more than 5 lbs. in weight.
  • Digital art, photography and jewelry are NOT ACCEPTED.
  • Complete entry form and attach to back of entry.

​What are the Scholarship Contest Deadlines?

  • March 31: Student Entry Deadline to Local VFW Auxiliary.*
  • April 10:  Local VFW Auxiliary and District Judging Complete.
  • April 15:  Local VFW Auxiliary and District Winners to Department (state) for Judging.*
  • May 5:  VFW Auxiliary Department (state) Winners to VFW Auxiliary National Headquarters.*
* required deadlines
Continuing Education Scholarship
 
The Goal has always been about promoting this opportunity with the objective of greater participation in the VFW Auxiliary Continuing Education Scholarship.  This is the perfect opportunity to give back to those who have given much and their families.  This scholarship is open to any Auxiliary member (who has been a member for at least a year), or their spouse, son or daughter (age 18 or over) with financial need.  In addition to a minimum 1 year of membership, the applicant must submit an essay of 300 words or less. Please plan to promote this program with a renewed enthusiasm. A brochure, poster and applications are all available at the bottom buttons.
 
Let’s not waste this valuable opportunity and resource.
 
    • July 1: Application process begins.
  • February 15: All applications must be submitted to VFW Auxiliary National Headquarters.
406 W. 34th St. 10th floor
Kansas City, MO 64111
Or email it to the info@vfwauxiliary.org
 
  • May 1: Scholarship recipients are notified.
 
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$1000.00 will be awarded to an applicant in each of the four (4) Conferences.  Applications are available from Department Scholarships Chairmen or at https://vfwauxiliary.org/scholarships/continuing-education/  

LOCAL YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS

​VFW Post 7110 sponsors the following youth programs in the New Braunfels area:
  • Boy Scout Troop 381
  • New Braunfels High School JROTC
  • ​Canyon High School JROTC
  • ​New Braunfels Youth Soccer Association

Scout of the Year Award:

Some of our earliest ties to the community involve youth groups and perhaps none are stronger or more lasting than the relationship between the VFW and America's scouting organizations. In fact, our partnership with the Boy Scouts of America dates back to 1915 when VFW Post 2100 helped to establish Troop 1 in Everett, Washington.

Our Scout of the Year program provides members of the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts who display standout citizenship, patriotism and love of country with the opportunity to be rewarded with college scholarships of up to $5,000.

Our Scout of the Year program provides members of the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts who display standout citizenship, patriotism and love of country with the opportunity to be rewarded with college scholarships of up to $5,000.
VFW Post 7110 will nominate qualified Scouts for the VFW Scout of the Year Award.  Program Information: Scout of the Year Award

In addition to the sponsorship, the Post will assist the youth organizations from time to time with special funding. For further information concerning local youth organizations, contact the Post Adjutant.