Submissions open for scholarships from VFW Post 4353 and Auxiliary
The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 4353 and the VFW Post 4353 Auxiliary are sponsoring two scholarship programs: the Voice of Democracy Competition and the Patriot’s Pen Essay Contest.
Voice Of Democracy is a written and spoken audio-essay contest on “What a Veteran Taught Me About America.”
It is open to students in grades 9-12.
Submissions must be received no later than Oct. 31.
Patriot’s Pen is a written essay contest on “What a Veteran Taught Me About America.”
It is open to students in grades 6-8.
Submissions must be received no later than Oct. 31.
“We are looking forward to a lot of great essays from our local students,” VFW Post 4353 reported.
Drop off or send submissions to VFW Post 4353, at 8150 Stringfellow Road, St. James City, FL 33956.
For more information, including essay applications and eligibility requirements, visit https://vfw.org/community/youth-and-education/youth-scholarships.
For questions, contact VFW Post 4353 at 239-283-2277 and ask for Cmdr. Randy Frank or text 239-243-7283; or VFW Post 4353 Auxiliary’s Joyce Lake at 616-283-7121 or Deb Hayward at 239-314-9581.