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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? Download and complete the 2024-2025 entry form.  All student entries must be submitted to our Post by October 31st.

The 2024-25 theme is: My Voice in America's Democracy?
Submit nominations to
​George L. Wood VFW
Post 5594, PO Box 472, 15 Milford Street, Upton, MA 01568
b
y October 31, 2024.
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  • Home
  • ABOUT
    • About Us
    • Mission
    • Officers
    • Gallery
    • Membership
    • American Legion >
      • About Us
      • Mission
      • History
      • Membership Application
      • Contact Us
  • PROGRAMS
    • Buddy Poppy
    • Patriotic Days
    • Post Scholarships
    • Veteran Outreach
    • VFW Combat Tested Gaming
    • Youth & Education >
      • Patriot's Pen
      • Scout of the Year
      • Teacher of the Year
      • VFW in the Classroom
      • Voice of Democracy
  • RESOURCES
    • Members Only
    • Assistance
    • VA Health Centers
    • Veteran Benefits & Assistance
    • Veteran Discounts
    • VFW National Children's Home
  • NEWS & EVENTS
    • Calendar
    • News
    • Events
    • Podcast
  • Hall Rental
  • Memorial Brick Campaign
    • Veterans Memorial Walkway
  • Cruise Nights
  • RUN TO REMEMBER
    • 5k Registration 2025
    • 5k Sponsorship Opportunities
    • Information for Existing Sponsors
    • 5k Pictures & Sponsors (Past)
  • CONTACT
  • DONATE