The VFW National Auxiliary is pleased to present this National Scholarship to assist students who wish to further their education. This scholarship contest recognizes young artists and encourages patriotism in youth. Entries will be judged on originality of concept, presentation and patriotism expressed, content of how it relates to patriotism and clarity of ideas, design technique, total impact of work.
VFW Auxiliary is not responsible for incomplete, lost, late, misdirected entries. All scores are final as received from the judges. Falsifying information on the entry form is reason for immediate disqualification. All contestants agree to abide by the contest rules.
Any violation of these rules shall be cause for immediate disqualification and forfeiture of award.
To acquire contact information and application assistance in your state please email info@vfwauxiliary.org
VFW Auxiliary judging and deadlines
• March 31: Student entries must be submitted to a participating sponsoring VFW Auxiliary for judging.
• April 15: One winner from each VFW Auxiliary advances to the VFW Auxiliary District (optional) then
Department (state) for judging.
• May 5: VFW Auxiliary Department (state) winners due to VFW Auxiliary National Headquarters for judging.
• July/August: Students will be notified of entry status via email provided on entry form. First through third place winners named on VFW Auxiliary social media pages and displayed at the VFW Auxiliary National Convention.
• September: Art will be returned to address on entry form.
Scholarships are paid directly to the American college, vocational, technical or trade school of the winners’ choice.
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