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Scholarships Program – June 2020 Promotion
Promoting Scholarships Programs in COVID-19
We have a significant challenge promoting student entries from our Middle Schools and High Schools due to the
pandemic. Check your School Districts website for any changes in the school year, some schools are starting the
fall term as early as July. School contacts are your most valuable resource; if you don’t have one established
already, phone your local schools, let them know what you’re doing and who would be the best person to
promote the scholarships. Don’t forget to mention the award amounts, local and national, which are always
impressive!
Voice of Democracy National Winner - $30,000
Patriot’s Pen National Winner - $5,000
Young American Patriotic Art Contest - $15,000
Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen entry deadline of October 31 might seem far off, but these difficult times
demand as much lead time as possible. Lay down the groundwork and focus on getting materials out to students
by contacting previous winners and through family members, neighbors and friends.
Patriotic Art Entry deadline is March 31, 2021, but get a head start by including the information
with the Voice of Democracy. Most High Schools have a college guidance counselor looking for
scholarships for students.
Partner with your Post and Auxiliary Chairman. The VFW sponsors the Voice of Democracy
and Patriot’s Pen program and appreciates the support of the Auxiliary. Auxiliary Memberships
Chairman can use the Continuing Education Scholarship (the application process begins July 1) to
entice new members. Youth Activities Chairman can help promote the scholarships with youth groups.
The Continuing Education Scholarship report should include any promotion or publications.
Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen should include number of members involved and
volunteer hours assisting posts promoting the program. Patriotic Art reports should include
members involved, hours volunteered, student entries and dollar amount awarded to
students. All reports should include use of media to promote contests in community, what
type and awards ceremonies and recognition.
Social Media increasingly plays an important role in getting the good word out. I have a
Facebook page! Search for Voice of Democracy/Patriot’s Pen – California, feel free to
forward cool photos of activities your auxiliary is doing for the students and I’ll post them.
An updated Sample Social Media Posts for VFW Auxiliary and VFW Scholarships follows,
there is one on the Auxiliary Resources page, but I’ve updated this one with the 2020-21
themes and deadlines. Just plug in your contact info and Post number.
The best resources can be found on the VFW Auxiliary Resources page, including all the applications and contest
rules.
Mary Lombard
Department Scholarships Chairman
949-683-0106
vfwauxiliary3801@gmail.com
2200 Pomona Ave
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Facebook Posts for VFW Auxiliary and VFW Scholarship Contests Patriot’s Pen Sample Post 1: Do you know a #patriotic student in grades 6-8 who could use $5,000 and would enjoy an all-expense paid trip to our nation’s capital? Encourage them to enter the VFW and Auxiliary Patriot’s Pen essay contest. Each year, more than 132,000 middle/junior high school students from across the country compete for national awards totaling $54,500, with each first-place state winner receiving a minimum of $500 at the national level. This year’s theme is “What is Patriotism to Me?” Entries must be submitted to John Doe at VFW Post ____ no later than midnight on October 31, 2020. Email jdoe@emailaddress.com for more information, or click here for rules, eligibility requirements and an entry form: https://www.vfw.org/community/youth-and-education/youth-scholarships Sample Post 2: More than 132,000 students in grades 6-8 enter the VFW’s Patriot’s Pen youth essay contest each year. The first-place winner from each state competes for National awards totaling $54,500, 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. This year’s theme is “What is Patriotism to Me?” Entries must be submitted to John Doe at VFW Post ____ no later than midnight on October 31, 2020. Email jdoe@emailaddress.com for more information, or click here for rules, eligibility requirements and an entry form: https://www.vfw.org/community/youth-and-education/youth- scholarships. Voice of Democracy Sample Post 1: Do you know a local student in grades 9-12 who could use up to $30,000 for college? Encourage them to enter the VFW and Auxiliary Voice of Democracy audio-essay #scholarship competition. Each year, nearly 40,000 high school students from across the country enter to win a share of the $2.1 million in educational scholarships and incentives awarded through this program. This year’s theme is “Is This the Country the Founders Envisioned?” Entries must be submitted to John Doe at VFW Post ____ no later than midnight on October 31, 2020. Email jdoe@emailaddress.com for more information, or click here for rules, eligibility requirements and an entry form: https://www.vfw.org/community/youth-and-education/youth-scholarships Sample Post 2: Nearly 40,000 students in grades 9-12 enter the #VFW Voice of Democracy audio-essay #scholarship contest every year in hopes of winning a share of $2.1 million in educational scholarships and incentives awarded through this program. This year’s theme is “Is This the Country the Founders Envisioned?” Entries must be submitted to John Doe at VFW Post ____ no later than midnight on October 31, 2018. Email jdoe@emailaddress.com for more information, or click here for rules, eligibility requirements and an entry form: https://www.vfw.org/community/youth-and-education/youth- scholarships
Continuing Education
Sample Post 1:
The VFW Auxiliary is proud to offer a $1,000 Continuing Education #scholarship to members, their
spouse, son or daughter who wish to further their education by pursing a college degree or career
direction at a vocational/technical school.
• One (1) scholarship will be presented each year to a selected candidate in each of the four (4)
VFW Auxiliary Conferences.
• Applicant must be 18 years of age or older.
• Qualifying member must have been a member of the VFW Auxiliary for one (1) year prior to
application.
• Previous national winners are not eligible.
• Applications must be submitted to VFW Auxiliary National Headquarters by February 15, 2021.
Click here to learn more and to download an application:
https://vfwauxiliary.org/scholarships/continuing-education/
Sample Post 2:
Did you know the VFW Auxiliary offers a $1,000 Continuing Education #scholarship? It’s for Auxiliary
members and their immediate family members who wish to further their education by pursing a college
degree or career direction at a vocational/technical school. Learn more and download and application
here: https://vfwauxiliary.org/scholarships/continuing-education/. All applications must be submitted to
VFW Auxiliary National Headquarters by February 15, 2021!
Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest
Sample Post 1:
Are you a #patriotic student in grades 9-12 with a passion for #art? If you answered “yes,” we
encourage you to enter the 2020-2021 VFW Auxiliary Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest!
You’ll compete with other student artists from across the nation for a chance to win one of eight national
scholarships; the first-place winner receives a $15,000 #scholarship! Entries must be submitted to
John Doe at VFW Auxiliary ____ no later than midnight on March 31, 2021. Email
jdoe@emailaddress.com or click here for more information: https://vfwauxiliary.org/scholarships/young-
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