Program Description

Each year approximately 68,800 students in grades 6-8 enter the VFW’s Patriot's Pen youth essay contest for a chance to win their share of more than $1,400,000 in cash awards at the Post, District, State and National levels.  Each first-place State winner receives a minimum of $500 at the National level, and the National first-place winner wins a $5,000 scholarship.

This 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.

VFW Post 12002 is once again proud to support this program and provide the following cash prizes at the Post level :

                    1st Place Winner  - $200.00        2nd Place Winner  -  $150.00        3rd Place Winner  -  $100.00

For each 15 entries received by the Post, one winner is also entered into the District 3 competition for additional cash awards and a chance to compete at the State level.

[ The annual costs of our Patriot's Pen program are underwritten by 
contributions from individuals and businesses in North Fulton County ]

How to Apply

[ A fillable PDF Application Form, the Rules and Regulations, and
details of the Application Process will be available after August 15 ]