Youth & Education

Veterans teaming with Scouts

Teaching Patriotism

Click here to learn its importance to veterans

Veterans in the Classroom

Any sized group, any time, any where, many veterans are happy to share their stories, this history they've lived, with students of all ages. Click the "See More" button below, to see an example.

Patriots Pen

An annual essay competition for middle school students with cash prizes
2024 Theme: "My voice in America's democracy?"

Voice of Democracy

An annual spoken essay competition for high school students with cash prizes and scholarships that may be used for college or trade school. Click here to hear past winners. [Click here to listen to the 2021 national winner]
2024 Theme: "Is America today our Forefather's vision?”"

Teacher of the Year

Annual awards for elementary, middle, and high school teachers with local and national cash awards and recognition

Scout of the Year

Each year the VFW honors three young people - from Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Sea Scouts or Venturing Crew - who have demonstrated exceptional citizenship in school, scouting and the community..