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PATRIOT'S PEN

Conducted nationwide, this VFW-sponsored youth essay competition gives 6th-, 7th- and 8th-grade students an opportunity to write essays expressing their views on an annual patriotic theme. Each first-place state winner receives a minimum of $500 at the national level.  The first-place national award is currently $5,000.
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The essay contest encourages young minds to examine America’s history, along with their own experiences in modern American society, by drafting a 300- to 400-word essay, expressing their views based on a patriotic theme chosen by the VFW Commander-in-Chief. Want to apply? Read the rules and eligibility requirements, then download and complete the 2022-23 entry form.  All student entries must be submitted to our Post by midnight, Oct. 31.

The 2022-23 theme is: My Pledge to Our Veterans ​
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  • Home
  • ABOUT
    • About Us
    • Mission
    • Officers
    • Gallery
    • Membership
  • PROGRAMS
    • Buddy Poppy
    • Community Service
    • Patriot's Pen
    • Post Scholarships
    • Scout of the Year
    • Unmet Needs
    • Teacher of the Year
    • Veteran Outreach
    • Voice of Democracy
  • RESOURCES
    • Members Only
    • Patriotic Days
    • VA Health Centers
    • Veteran Benefits & Assistance
    • Veteran Discounts
    • VFW National Children's Home
    • American Legion >
      • About Us
      • Mission
      • History
      • Membership Application
      • Contact Us
  • NEWS & EVENTS
    • Calendar
    • News
    • Events
  • Hall Rental
  • RUN TO REMEMBER
    • 5k Registration 2022
    • 5k Sponsorship Opportunities
    • Information for Existing Sponsors
    • 5k Pictures & Sponsors (Past)
  • Memorial Brick Campaign
    • Veterans Memorial Walkway
  • Cruise Nights
  • CONTACT
  • DONATE