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Veterans of Foreign Wars Patriot’s Pen

  • Last Updated: March 14, 2025

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About the competition

Patriot’s Pen is an essay competition for middle school students that encourages them to explore America’s history and express their views on patriotism through a 300-400 word essay based on an annual theme.

Comp Info

  • Estimated Ann. Participants: 120000
  • Cost: Free
  • Estimated Time Commitment: Significant
  • Participant Format: Individual
  • Event Format: Online Asynchronous
  • Competition Format: Original Submission
  • Reach: National
  • Event Size: Large

Participation Information

Students submit their essays through their local VFW Post. State winners advance to national judging, where the top national winner receives a $5,000 scholarship.
Open to middle school students in the U.S.
$5,000 for 1st place; certificates and recognition for patriotism-themed essays
Students submit their essays through their local VFW Post. State winners advance to national judging, where the top national winner receives a $5,000 scholarship.
1. Write a 300-400 word essay on the annual theme. 2. Submit the essay through a local VFW Post. 3. National winners are selected and awarded scholarships and recognition.
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Based on originality, content, and adherence to the annual patriotic theme.

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