YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS

Post 5744 participates in two national youth scholarship programs: the Patriot's Pen essay program and the Voice of Democracy audio-essay program. Post 6744 also offers scholarships to the children and grandchildren of Post members, as well as special scholarships to Veterans in need.
 
Patriot's Pen

Students in grades 6 through 8 are invited to enter the annual VFW Patriot’s Pen® youth essay contest.  This program provides these students the opportunity to express themselves in regards to a democratic and patriotic-themed written essay, while competing for a chance to win a share of nearly $1 million in state and national awards. 

For more information on this program, click here.

 

Voice of Democracy

High School students are invited to enter the annual VFW Voice of Democracy® audio-essay program. This program provides high school students with the unique opportunity to express themselves in regards to a democratic and patriotic-themed recorded essay, while competing for a chance to win a share of nearly $1 million in state and national awards.

For more information on this program, click here.

POST SCHOLARSHIPS

Post 5744 offers scholarships to the college-bound children and grand-children of Post 5744 members. Any post member can request this scholarship through his Chain-of-Command.
 
Three $1,000 Scholarships were awarded in 2024.