Scholarship
Illinois VFW Patriot's Pen Youth Essay Contest (Grades 6–8)
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) — Department of Illinois
$500–$5,000 (state + national)Award
$500–$5,000 (state + national)
Eligibility
Illinois
Grades
9th, 10th, 11th, 12th grade
Deadline
October 31
Essay required
Yes
Eligibility & requirements
Illinois middle school student in grades 6–8 (included here for completeness as it overlaps with rising 9th graders); written essay on patriotic theme; Illinois state winners compete nationally for up to $5,000.
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