Scholarships

Information on local Post scholarship 2008 -2009

This year’s Patriot’s Pen winner was Samantha Elyse Trust from Old field Middle School and Kathleen R. Leya from St. Pius V High School as the Voice of Democracy winner. Awards will be presented at the Officers installation dinner in June

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The Winners 2007 - 2008

Patriots Pen: Megan Murray 7th grade Old Field Middle School.

VOD: Daniel Moceri St. Pius V Traditional School.

Teacher of the Year: Jill Prescott Old Field Middle School.

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Daniel Moceri & Commander Robert Fitzsimmons 2008

VFW Scholarship Programs

Scholarship Deadlines:
Voice of Democracy-November 1
Patriots' Pen Youth Essay-November 1
(Click on appropriate link to find out more about each program.)

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.

In addition to VFW's outstanding scholarship programs, Posts and Auxiliaries across the nation work with youth in scouting, sports, ROTC and military cadet programs. By providing leaders, funding, sponsorships and other resources, the VFW and its Auxiliaries encourage millions of America's young adults to higher ideals and greater personal achievement.