The VFW Auxiliary continues to make available scholarships to help offset the cost of further education for VFW Auxiliary members, their immediate family, and our youth and see that they get every chance available to achieve their dreams and grow their future as tomorrow’s leaders.  Each of our scholarships encourages patriotism, assists students in attaining an education and helps them reach their full potential.  Provide the scholarship information and applications to your local schools, charter schools and homeschooled students as soon as possible.  We need to encourage our youth and children to apply for these available scholarships.  The Department also needs your continued financial support so that we can continue to provide monetary awards to these outstanding young people.  Please continue to make donations to department for the scholarship funds so we can continue to support the future of these students.

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE –

VFW Auxiliary National Scholarship Continuing Education – Applicant must be at least 21 years old by February 15, 2027, and an auxiliary member for at least one full year prior to submission deadline.  The application must be received at National Headquarters by February 15, 2027.

Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest AND 3-Dimensional Patriotic Art Contest – Students in grades 9-12 by the March 31, 2027, deadline. Student Entry Deadline to Local VFW Auxiliary by March 31, 2027.

2026-2027 Voice of Democracy Audio – Essay Contest THEME – "What A Veteran Taught Me About America”. Students in grades 9-12 by the October 31, 2026, deadline. Student Entry Deadline to Local VFW Post by Midnight, October 31, 2026.

2026-2027 Patriot’s Pen Essay Contest - THEME – "What A Veteran Taught Me About America”. Students in grades 6-8 by October 31, 2026, deadline. Student Entry Deadline to Local VFW Post by Midnight, October 31, 2026.

Department Of Oregon Auxiliary Scholarship – Available to Auxiliary members, their spouse, daughter, son, or grandchild. Application Deadline: February 15, 2027, Award Notification: March 31, 2027.

Please check your program book for all the information about these wonderful opportunities. 

A complete list of all contest rules can be found in the following resources.

o   VFW website: vfw.org/community/youth-and-education

o   MALTA Member Resources

o   VFW Auxiliary National website: vfwauxiliary.org/scholarship

o  VFW Auxiliary Department of Oregon website

Pam Seelye,

Department Scholarships Chairman

pammysue7@yahoo.com   Home 503-266-1670 Cell 503-703-3519

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